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What Causes Shortness Of Breath?
Question: what can be causing me to feel like I'm not getting enough air ?
Brief Answer:
various potential causes...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
shortness of breath can be caused by various disorders. I'll mention some of the most common ones:
- respiratory tract disorders: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung infection, pleural effusion, pneumothorax
- cardiovascular disorders: heart failure, pulmonary embolism, pericarditis
- psychiatric disorders: generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks
The list is not exhaustive. There are too many causes to mention here. The symptoms of the patient are important to identify the cause.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
various potential causes...
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
shortness of breath can be caused by various disorders. I'll mention some of the most common ones:
- respiratory tract disorders: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung infection, pleural effusion, pneumothorax
- cardiovascular disorders: heart failure, pulmonary embolism, pericarditis
- psychiatric disorders: generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks
The list is not exhaustive. There are too many causes to mention here. The symptoms of the patient are important to identify the cause.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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