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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › shortness-of-breathShortness of breath - NHS

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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.

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     Heart failure is often the result of a number of problems...

   • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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     Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for...

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   • Lung Cancer

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3. www.england.nhs.uk › long-read › adultNHS England » Adult breathlessness pathway (pre-diagnosis ...

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   Apr 26, 2023 · Scope of the problem. 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).

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   Patient experience. If you would like to share your story, please contact the Patient Experience team on 01707 388036 or email hct.patientexperienceteam@nhs.net. We would also love to hear about your experience on our service - please complete a survey by clicking here.

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   Apr 28, 2022 · Senior author, Dr Sarah Elkin, consultant lead for the programme and a respiratory consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust said: “As we continue to recover from the impact of the pandemic, it’s vital we find ways to support people with long Covid who are experiencing debilitating symptoms long after recovering from their initial Covid-19 infection.

6. www.nhsinform.scot › illnesses-and-conditionsShortness of breath - NHS inform

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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.

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   What is breathlessness & why is it a problem?

   • 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).

   Adult breathlessness pathway (pre-diagnosis): diagnostic pathway

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   What should I do if I have shortness of breath?

   • Do not try to self-diagnose the cause of shortness of breath – always see a GP. If you know what's causing your shortness of breath, you can get advice about things you and other people can do to help. NHS information about shortness of breath, or breathlessness, including when to get medical help and what the cause might be.

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   What causes sudden breathlessness & a cough?

   • 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.

   Shortness of breath - NHS inform

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   What is chronic breathlessness presenting in primary care?

   • The focus for this pathway support tool is chronic breathlessness presenting in primary care – for acute and sub-acute breathlessness, also see Scenario: Acute and subacute breathlessness, NICE. Breathlessness is a subjective, distressing sensation of awareness of difficulty in breathing.

   Adult breathlessness pathway (pre-diagnosis): diagnostic pathway

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   Is shortness of breath a sign of a serious problem?

   • You're not wasting anyone's time by getting it checked out. Shortness of breath has lots of different causes. Common causes include: But sometimes shortness of breath could be a sign of something more serious, such as: Any treatment you may need depends on what's causing your symptoms.

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   What causes sudden and unexpected breathlessness?

   • There are different health conditions that can cause sudden and unexpected breathlessness. 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.

   Shortness of breath - NHS inform

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8. www.asph.nhs.uk › therapies-breathManaging Shortness of Breath - asph.nhs.uk

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   Positions to help with shortness of breath. Sit leaning forwards with your elbows resting on your knees or on a table. Stand with your back against a wall, with your feet slightly apart and about a foot away from the wall. Stand leaning forward resting your elbows on a firm surface e.g. sturdy chair, countertop or windowsill.