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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
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a condition in which...
- 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
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- Lung Cancer
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- Heart Failure
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.
Main symptoms. Common symptoms of COPD include: shortness of breath – this may only happen when exercising at first, and you may sometimes wake up at night feeling breathless. a persistent chesty cough with phlegm that does not go away. frequent chest infections. persistent wheezing.
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).
Coordinating breathing and talking is a common problem in breathing pattern disorders where speech interferes with the background rhythm of breathing. Some people experience difficulties with voice projection and vocal tone, others find their throat feels ‘tight’ on talking or their voice fades out.
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In total, all lung conditions (including lung cancer) directly cost the NHS in the UK £11billion annually. Incidence and mortality rates from respiratory disease are higher in disadvantaged groups and areas of social deprivation, with the gap widening and leading to worse health outcomes. The most deprived communities have a higher incidence ...
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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