Dyspnea

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Dyspnea Classification and external resources
ICD-10	R06.8
ICD-9	786.0
DiseasesDB	15892
MedlinePlus	003075
MeSH	C08.618.326

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Dyspnea or dyspnoea (pronounced disp-nee-ah, IPA /dɪsp'niə/), from Latin dyspnoea, from Greek dyspnoia from dyspnoos, shortness of breath) or shortness of breath (SOB) is perceived to be difficulty of breathing or painful breathing. It is a common symptom of numerous medical disorders.

Dyspnea on exertion (DOE or exertional dyspnea) indicates dyspnea that occurs (or worsens) during physical activity.

Disorders of the lungs

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Obstructive lung diseases

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Cystic fibrosis
• Emphysema
• Laryngeal edema due to allergies
• Hookworm disease

Diseases of lung parenchyma and pleura

Contagious

• Anthrax through inhalation of Bacillus anthracis
• Pneumonia

Non-contagious

• Fibrosing alveolitis
• Atelectasis
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
• Interstitial lung disease
• Lung cancer
• Pleural effusion
• Pneumoconiosis
• Pneumothorax
• Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema or acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Sarcoidosis

Pulmonary vascular diseases

• Acute or recurrent pulmonary emboli
• Pulmonary hypertension, primary or secondary
• Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease
• Superior vena cava syndrome

Other causes of diminished breathing

Obstruction of the airway

• Cancer of the larynx or pharynx
• Empty nose syndrome
• Pulmonary aspiration
• Epiglottitis

Immobilization of the diaphragm

• Lesion of the phrenic nerve
• Polycystic liver disease
• Tumor in the diaphragm

Restriction of the chest volume

• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Broken ribs
• Kyphosis of the spine
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Pectus excavatum
• Scoliosis

Disorders of the cardiovascular system

• Aortic dissection
• Cardiomyopathy
• Congenital heart disease
• Heart failure
• Ischaemic heart disease
• Malignant hypertension
• Diseases of the pericardium
  • Cardiac tamponade
  • Constrictive pericarditis
  • Pericardial effusion
• Pulmonary edema
• Pulmonary embolism
• Valvular heart disease

Disorders of the blood and metabolism

• Anemia
• Hypothyroidism
• Metabolic acidosis
• Sepsis
• Leukemia

Disorders affecting breathing nerves and muscles

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Guillain-Barré syndrome
• Multiple sclerosis
• Myasthenia gravis
• Parsonage Turner syndrome
• Eaton-Lambert syndrome

Psychological conditions

• Anxiety disorders and panic attacks

See also

• Air hunger
• Tachypnea
• Bradypnea
• Eupnea
• Orthopnea
• Trepopnea
• Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

References

Additional Resources

• Julie K. Stegman, Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 28th Edition, pages=601, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Maryland ISBN 0781733901

External links

• 825557022 at GPnotebook

v • d • e Symptoms and signs (R00-R69, 780-789)
Circulatory and respiratory systems	Tachycardia - Bradycardia - Palpitation - Heart murmur - Nosebleed - Hemoptysis - Cough - abnormalities of breathing (Dyspnea, Orthopnoea, Stridor, Wheeze, Cheyne-Stokes respiration, Hyperventilation, Mouth breathing, Hiccup, Bradypnea, Hypoventilation) - Chest pain - Asphyxia - Pleurisy - Respiratory arrest - Sputum - Bruit
Digestive system and abdomen	Abdominal pain - Acute abdomen - Nausea - Vomiting - Heartburn - Dysphagia - Flatulence - Burping - Fecal incontinence - Encopresis - Hepatomegaly - Splenomegaly - Hepatosplenomegaly - Jaundice - Ascites - Fecal occult blood - Halitosis
Skin and subcutaneous tissue	disturbances of skin sensation (Hypoesthesia, Paresthesia, Hyperesthesia) - Rash - Cyanosis - Pallor - Flushing - Petechia - Desquamation - Induration
Nervous and musculoskeletal systems	abnormal involuntary movements (Tremor, Spasm, Fasciculation, Athetosis) - Gait abnormality - lack of coordination (Ataxia, Dysmetria, Dysdiadochokinesia, Hypotonia) - Tetany - Meningism - Hyperreflexia
Urinary system	Dysuria - Vesical tenesmus - Urinary incontinence - Urinary retention - Oliguria - Polyuria - Nocturia
Cognition, perception, emotional state and behaviour	Anxiety - Somnolence - Coma - Amnesia (Anterograde amnesia, Retrograde amnesia) - Dizziness/Vertigo - smell and taste (Anosmia, Ageusia, Parosmia, Parageusia)
Speech and voice	speech disturbances (Dysphasia, Aphasia, Dysarthria) - symbolic dysfunctions (Dyslexia, Alexia, Agnosia, Apraxia, Acalculia, Agraphia) - voice disturbances (Dysphonia, Aphonia)
General symptoms and signs	Fever (Hyperpyrexia) - Headache - Chronic pain - Malaise - Fatigue - Fainting (Vasovagal syncope) - Febrile seizure - Shock (Cardiogenic shock) - Lymphadenopathy - Edema (Peripheral edema, Anasarca) - Hyperhidrosis (Sleep hyperhidrosis) - Delayed milestone - Failure to thrive - food and fluid intake (Anorexia, Polydipsia, Polyphagia) - Cachexia - Xerostomia - Clubbing

v • d • e WikiDoc Research Resources for Dyspnea
Articles on Dyspnea	Most recent articles on Dyspnea • Most cited articles on Dyspnea • Review articles on Dyspnea • Articles on Dyspnea in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
Media (Slides, Video, Images, MP3) on Dyspnea	Powerpoint slides on Dyspnea • Images of Dyspnea • Photos of Dyspnea • Podcasts & MP3s on Dyspnea • Videos on Dyspnea
Evidence Based Medicine Regarding Dyspnea	Cochrane Collaboration on Dyspnea • Bandolier on Dyspnea • TRIP on Dyspnea
Cost Effectiveness of Dyspnea	Cost Effectiveness of Dyspnea
Clinical Trials Involving Dyspnea	Ongoing Trials on Dyspnea at Clinical Trials.gov • Trial results on Dyspnea • Clinical Trials on Dyspnea at Google
Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Dyspnea	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Dyspnea • NICE Guidance on Dyspnea • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Dyspnea • CDC on Dyspnea
Textbook Information on Dyspnea	Books and Textbook Information on Dyspnea
Pharmacology Resources on Dyspnea	Dosing of Dyspnea • Drug interactions with Dyspnea • Side effects of Dyspnea • Allergic reactions to Dyspnea • Overdose information on Dyspnea • Carcinogenicity information on Dyspnea • Dyspnea in pregnancy • Pharmacokinetics of Dyspnea •
Genetics, Pharmacogenomics, and Proteinomics of Dyspnea	Genetics of Dyspnea • Pharmacogenomics of Dyspnea • Proteomics of Dyspnea
Newstories on Dyspnea	Dyspnea in the news • Be alerted to news on Dyspnea • News trends on Dyspnea
Commentary on Dyspnea	Blogs on Dyspnea
Patient Resources on Dyspnea	Patient resources on Dyspnea • Discussion groups on Dyspnea • Patient Handouts on Dyspnea • Directions to Hospitals Treating Dyspnea • Risk calculators and risk factors for Dyspnea
Healthcare Provider Resources on Dyspnea	Symptoms of Dyspnea • Causes & Risk Factors for Dyspnea • Diagnostic studies for Dyspnea • Treatment of Dyspnea
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Dyspnea	CME Programs on Dyspnea
International Resources on Dyspnea	Dyspnea en Espanol • Dyspnea en Francais
Business Resources on Dyspnea	Dyspnea in the Marketplace • Patents on Dyspnea
Informatics Resources on Dyspnea	List of terms related to Dyspnea

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