Symptom

Dyspnea

Subjective sensation of difficult, labored, or uncomfortable breathing.

Causes

  • Impaired respiratory function

    • Asthma

    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    • Pneumonia

    • Pulmonary embolism

    • Pneumothorax

  • Cardiovascular disorders

    • Heart failure

    • Myocardial infarction

    • Arrhythmia

  • Systemic disorders

    • Anemia

    • Anxiety

    • Obesity

    • Allergy

Also known as: Air hunger, Breathlessness, Shortness of breath

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.