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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

     Find out more about how heart failure is diagnosed. Causes...

   • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

     Find out more about the tests for idiopathic pulmonary...

   • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd)

     emphysema – damage to the air sacs in the lungs; chronic...

   • Asthma

     Asthma is caused by swelling (inflammation) of the breathing...

   • Obesity

     BMI is a measure of whether you're a healthy weight for your...

   • Heart Attack

     Some people may have other symptoms such as shortness of...

   • Chest Infection

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

   • Lung Cancer

     More than 4 out of 10 people diagnosed with lung cancer in...

2. www.bhf.org.uk › medical › shortness-of-breathShortness 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 ...

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › symptomsDyspnea (Shortness of Breath): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   • How Do I Know What’s Causing My Shortness of Breath?
   • How Is Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea) Treated?
   • Can Dyspnea Be Cured?
   • How Can I Prevent Shortness of Breath?

   To try to figure out what’s causing your dyspnea, your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam, including listening to your lungs with a stethoscope and taking your blood pressure. They’ll put a sensor on your finger to see how much oxygen you have in your blood. They may also do additional testing, including: 1. Chest X-ray, CT scans or o...

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   How you treat shortness of breath depends on what’s causing it. If you have an underlying medical condition, you’ll need to address it for your symptoms to improve. Treatments that can improve your breathing include: 1. Exercise. Exercise can strengthen your heart and lungs so they don’t have to work as hard. 2. Relaxation techniques. Your provider...

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   Most people experience shortness of breath occasionally. You can usually treat what’s causing dyspnea, but it may come back, especially if you have an underlying condition.

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   You can help prevent shortness of breath by: 1. Making a care plan with your provider to manage any underlying conditions and sticking to it. This includes what kind of medications to take and when to take them, exercise plans, breathing treatments and any other treatment recommended by your provider. 2. Avoiding inhaling chemicals that can irritat...

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5. patient.info › signs-symptoms › breathlessness-andBreathlessness (Shortness of Breath): Causes and Treatment

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   Oct 10, 2024 · Breathlessness is also called shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing. People with breathlessness might describe it as: Feeling out of breath. Feeling like the chest is very tight. Feeling like they're not getting enough air in ('air hunger'). It's normal to feel breathless when doing heavy physical activity, like running.

6. www.asthmaandlung.org.uk › symptoms-testsHow can I manage my breathlessness? | Asthma + Lung UK

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   Slowly breathe in through your nose, with your mouth closed. Count for as long as you can up to five. The air will reach low into your lungs if you’re relaxed, and your tummy will move out with your hand. The hand on your chest should hardly move. Breathe out through your mouth, and your tummy will fall gently.

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7. www.nhsinform.scot › shortness-of-breathShortness 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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   Why do I need more air if I'm Out of breath?

   • When you’re out of breath, you may feel like you need more air. You may start to take more air into your lungs or breathe faster. As a result, you may not fully empty your lungs as you breathe out. This means you might be using the top of your chest more to breathe, instead of using all of your lungs.

   How can I manage my breathlessness? | Asthma + Lung UK

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   Why do I feel more out of breath when I Breathe?

   • You may start to take more air into your lungs or breathe faster. As a result, you may not fully empty your lungs as you breathe out. This means you might be using the top of your chest more to breathe, instead of using all of your lungs. Breathing like this takes more effort and you may feel more out of breath.

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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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   How does breathing affect breathlessness?

   • The way you breathe, your lifestyle, and how you think about breathing also affect breathlessness. Breathlessness is also affected by the way you breathe, your lifestyle and how you think and feel about your breathing. When you’re out of breath, you may feel like you need more air. You may start to take more air into your lungs or breathe faster.

   How can I manage my breathlessness? | Asthma + Lung UK

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   Why do I have a bad breath?

   • It’s usually because the heart muscle has become too weak or stiff to work properly. It leads to a build-up of fluid inside the lungs, which makes breathing more difficult. Lifestyle changes and medicines or surgery will help the heart pump better and relieve your breathlessness.

   Shortness of breath - NHS inform

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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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9. www.webmd.com › lung › shortness-breath-dyspneaDyspnea (Shortness of breath): Causes, Symptoms, and ... - WebMD

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   Aug 8, 2023 · When you have dyspnea, you might feel: Out of breath. Tightness in your chest. Hungry for air (you might hear this called air hunger) Unable to breathe deeply or dyspnea on exertion, the feeling ...