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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.

   • 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)

     Living with. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is...

   • Asthma

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   • Obesity

     In the UK it's estimated that around 1 in every 4 adults and...

   • Heart Attack

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   • Chest Infection

     Treatment from a GP for a chest infection. Treatment for a...

   • Lung Cancer

     More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition...

2. 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).

3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › home-oxygenHome oxygen therapy - NHS

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   • 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.

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   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.

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   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...

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5. www.nhs.uk › conditions › chronic-obstructiveChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - NHS

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   Living with. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties. It includes: emphysema – damage to the air sacs in the lungs. chronic bronchitis – long-term inflammation of the airways. COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke.

6. www.bhf.org.uk › informationsupport › heart-mattersShortness of breath: what causes it and how can you manage it?

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   These conditions may cause breathlessness for different reasons. If your heart isn’t pumping enough oxygen-containing blood around the body, your body responds by breathing faster to try to get more oxygen into your body, making you feel short of breath. Or if your heart isn’t working as well as it should, this could cause a build-up of ...

7. www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk › wp-content › uploadsManaging your breathlessness - Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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   Managing Author: Respiratory and Home Oxygen Services, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Please send any questions or comments about this leaflet to: Respiratory and Home Oxygen Service 63 Blackbird Leys Rd Oxford. OX4 6HJ Tel: 01865 904418 If you would like to have information translated into a different language, please contact the Equality ...

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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.

   Shortness of breath - NHS

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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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   Why do I feel short of breath?

   • These conditions may cause breathlessness for different reasons. If your heart isn’t pumping enough oxygen-containing blood around the body, your body responds by breathing faster to try to get more oxygen into your body, making you feel short of breath.

   Shortness of breath: what causes it and how can you manage it?

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   What should I consider if I have a breathing pattern disorder?

   • You may also like to consider stress factors in your life and decide whether or not it is possible to change or avoid these triggers. Coordinating breathing and talking is a common problem in breathing pattern disorders where speech interferes with the background rhythm of breathing.

   Breathing pattern disorders - University Hospital Southampton NHS

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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.

   Shortness of breath - NHS

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9. www.uhs.nhs.uk › Media › UHS-website-2019Breathing pattern disorders - University Hospital Southampton ...

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   Breathing pattern disorders are patterns of overbreathing, where the depth and rate of breath are in excess of the body’s needs. This occurs during exciting or stressful situations such as before an examination or when you move quickly to get out of danger.