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150 possible causes of 'Shortness of breath'

1. Breathing Difficulties
Breathing difficulties make you feel as though you cannot get enough air. Mild breathing problems, such as fa...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Blue color skin
  • Confusion
  • Blue fingernails
  • Blue lips
  • Shortness of breath
2. Asthma Overview
Learn about asthma. Explore the types of asthma and read information about their symptoms, causes and treatme...

Symptoms:

  • Blue color skin
  • Coughing up yellow sputum
  • Intercostal recession
  • Hacking cough
  • Shortness of breath
3. Acute Bronchitis
Your bronchial tubes are responsible for delivering air to your lungs. When these tubes become inflamed, mucu...

Symptoms:

  • Pain
  • Pleuritic chest pain
  • Chest pain under breastbone
  • Tired
  • Shortness of breath
4. Stress And Anxiety
Most people experience stress and anxiety from time to time. Stress can be triggered by an event that makes y...

Symptoms:

  • Teeth grinding
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Worried
  • Restless sleep
  • Shortness of breath
Click to view article 5. Emphysema
Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease where there is over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lun...

Symptoms:

  • Grey skin
  • Tired
  • Painful respiration
  • Fidgeting
  • Shortness of breath
6. Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. The infection may be caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. P...

Symptoms:

  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Muscle pain
  • Coughing up yellow sputum
  • Shortness of breath
7. Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis, also called hay fever, is the group of uncomfortable symptoms that occur when your body is...

Symptoms:

  • Mouth irritation
  • High-pitched breath sounds
  • Postnasal drip
  • Eye swelling
  • Shortness of breath
8. COPD Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. Learn about the causes,...

Symptoms:

  • Barrel chest
  • Grey skin
  • Painful respiration
  • Gasping for breath
  • Shortness of breath
9. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic condition that affects the chambers of your heart. You have four...

Symptoms:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Jugular venous engorgement
  • Indigestion
  • High blood pressure
  • Shortness of breath
10. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Infection
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common virus that can affect individuals of all ages. It is more co...

Symptoms:

  • Blue lips
  • Blue fingernails
  • Rapid breathing
  • Croupy breathing
  • Shortness of breath
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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