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a chest infection. being overweight. smoking. a panic attack. But sometimes shortness of breath could be a sign of something more serious, such as: a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) scarring of the lungs known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. heart failure. lung cancer.
- Heart Failure
Heart failure is often the result of a number of problems...
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
breathing oxygen through a mask – you can do this while...
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for...
- Asthma
Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional...
- Obesity
BMI is a measure of whether you're a healthy weight for your...
- Heart Attack
A heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI) is a serious...
- Chest Infection
Treatment from a GP for a chest infection. Treatment for a...
- Lung Cancer
an ache or pain when breathing or coughing; You should see a...
- Heart Failure
Apr 26, 2023 · Breathlessness is a subjective, distressing sensation of awareness of difficulty in breathing. Breathlessness is associated with high healthcare use, accounting for 5% of presentations to the emergency department (1, 2), approximately 4% of GP consultations (3) and reported by patients in 12% of medical admissions (4).
breathing does not suddenly ‘increase in size’, for example through sighing, yawning or coughing. During breathing control you may find that you feel ‘hungry’ for air. This sensation is perfectly normal and may be a result of the levels of carbon dioxide increasing to a more normal level. Try to ‘swallow away’ the urge to gasp for air.
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May 20, 2024 · A problem with your lungs or airways. Sudden breathlessness could be an asthma attack. You’ll feel breathless because it’s difficult to move air in and out of your airways. Your GP may advise you to use a spacer device with your inhaler to help your breathlessness. Pneumonia (lung inflammation) may also cause shortness of breath and a cough.
- Oxygen Concentrator Machine
- Large Oxygen Cylinders
- Portable Oxygen Cylinders
An oxygen concentrator is recommended if you need to have oxygen for most of the day (including when you're asleep). The machine is about the size of a bedside table and plugs into an electrical socket.
Oxygen cylinders will probably be prescribed if you only need oxygen for a short time – for example, if you need to relieve sudden periods of breathlessness.
It may be possible to use a small, portable oxygen cylinder outside your house or when moving around at home. This is called portable oxygen or ambulatory oxygen. Most portable oxygen cylinders weigh around 2-3kg and are small enough to fit inside a small backpack or shopping trolley. This size cylinder holds up to 3 hours' worth of oxygen. Portabl...
Sleep apnoea happens if your airways become too narrow while you sleep. This stops you breathing properly. Sleep apnoea has been linked to: obesity. having a large neck. getting older – although children and young adults can also get it. having other family members with sleep apnoea. smoking and drinking alcohol.
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