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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

Obstructive lung diseases

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
  • Pericardium disorders, including:
  • 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 attacksFurther Information

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