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1. Shortness of Breath on Exertion
Many people experience feel short of breath during strenuous activity if they are not accustomed to exercise....
Symptoms:
- Shortness of breath on exertion
2. Asthma Overview
Learn about asthma. Explore the types of asthma and read information about their symptoms, causes and treatme...
Symptoms:
- Stopped breathing
- Pain
- Coughing up yellow sputum
- Stops breathing
- Shortness of breath on exertion
3. Acute Bronchitis
Your bronchial tubes are responsible for delivering air to your lungs. When these tubes become inflamed, mucu...
Symptoms:
- Pleuritic chest pain
- Pain
- Chest pain under breastbone
- Tired
- Shortness of breath on exertion
4. COPD Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. Learn about the causes,...
Symptoms:
- Frequent respiratory infections
- Barrel chest
- Shortness of breath at rest
- Pain
- Shortness of breath on exertion
5. Emphysema
Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease where there is over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lun...
Symptoms:
- Swollen ankle
- Anxiety
- Swollen legs
- Fidgeting
- Shortness of breath on exertion
6. 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 on exertion
7. Dissection of the Aorta
The aorta is a large artery that carries blood out of your heart. If you experience a dissection of the aorta...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.
Symptoms:
- Loss of appetite
- Pain
- Abdominal pain
- Low back pain
- Shortness of breath on exertion
8. Cor Pulmonare
Cor pulmonale is a condition that most commonly arises out of complications from pulmonary hypertension (high...
Symptoms:
- Swollen legs
- Chest pain
- Blue lips
- Swollen feet
- Shortness of breath on exertion
9. Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that affects the lungs. Typically, a blood clot travels from another are...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.
Symptoms:
- Swollen legs
- Moist skin
- Rapid shallow breathing
- Low blood pressure
- Shortness of breath on exertion
10. Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Ischemic cardiomyopathy (IC) is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition,...
Symptoms:
- Hard to awaken
- Swollen feet
- Crushing chest pain
- Swollen legs
- Shortness of breath on exertion
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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