Does anyone know the meaning of the medical word dyspnea?

Dyspnea means shortness of breath (SOB) is perceived difficulty breathing or pain on breathing. It is a common symptom of numerous medical disorders. Causes: This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.

Disorders within the lungs Obstructive Disease of Airways Bronchitis emphysema COPD asthma aspirated (inhaled) foreign body laryngeal edema due to allergies Cystic Fibrosis acute exacerbation of asthma acute exacerbation of COPD Diseases of lung parenchyma and pleura Non cardiogenic pulmonary edema or Acute respiratory distress syndrome fibrosing alveolitis extrinsic allergic alveolitis pneumoconiosis pneumonia atelectasis inhalation anthrax SARS lung cancer sarcoidosis Interstitial lung disease Pleural effusion Pneumothorax Pulmonary vascular diseases Superior Vena Cava Syndrome acute or recurrent pulmonary emboli Pulmonary hypertension, primary or secondary pulmonary veno-occlusive disease disorders of the heart congestive heart failure Cardiogenic pulmonary edema ... more.

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