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Title: What Causes Shortness of Breath?


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What Causes Shortness of Breath?
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Nearly all of us have felt breathless before.
Shortness of breath can be caused every day when
we exert ourselves during sports and put
additional strain on our bodies.  We normally
feel breathless when temporarily not getting
enough oxygen transported through your heart and
lungs. As a result, you may breathe harder,
quicker or deeper to compensate.
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  • Feeling breathless when not exerting ourselves
    physically could indicate a more serious issue.
    But what are the causes of breathlessness out of
    nowhere? If you frequently feel short of breath
    without an obvious trigger, the cause might be a
    range of heart and lung conditions.
  • Acute shortness of breath
  • Causes for breathlessness that comes suddenly are
    limited and include conditions like
  • Asthma
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • COVID-19
  • Heart rhythm problems and heart failure
  • Pneumonia and other infections of the lungs
  • A collapsed lung
  • Blood clots in an artery in the lung are called a
    pulmonary embolism
  • Sudden blood loss

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  • Chronic shortness of breath
  • Chronic shortness of breath indicates
    breathlessness that lasts for weeks or longer and
    is usually made worse by exertion. Causes
    commonly include
  • Asthma
  • Obesity
  • Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid
    around the lungs
  • Deconditioning
  • Heart dysfunction
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • What to do when you experience shortness of
    breath?
  • If you experience sudden shortness of breath that
    impedes you from functioning, you need emergency
    medical care. Call 999 if your breathlessness is
    accompanied by chest pain, nausea, fainting, blue
    lips

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  • or nails, or a change in your mental alertness.
    These could be signs of a heart attack and should
    be responded to immediately.
  • You should make an appointment with your doctor
    if
  • You experience swelling in your feet and ankles
  • You have trouble breathing when you are lying
    flat
  • You have a high fever, chills and cough
  • You are wheezing
  • Preexisting shortness of breath is worsening
  • Your doctor will be able to advise you when it
    might be time to see a specialist, such as a
    cardiologist, to investigate underlying heart
    conditions.
  • If your shortness of breath is chronic and
    affecting your quality of life, you may be able
    to alleviate your systems by

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  • Stop smoking, as this is the leading cause of
    COPD.
  • Avoid exposure to pollutants as much as possible,
    such as secondhand smoke or chemical fumes.
  • Avoid very hot and humid conditions or very cold
    temperatures.
  • Create an action plan for your medical condition.
    Discuss steps going forward with your doctor.
  • Exercise regularly. This can improve your
    physical fitness, and better prepare you to
    tolerate activity. If you are obese, losing
    weight may also significantly improve your
    condition.
  • If youre concerned your shortness of breath may
    be caused by an underlying heart condition, get
    in touch with Venturi Cardiology today. Our
    friendly experts offer consultations to help you
    plan ahead for your heart health and put your
    mind at ease by answering any questions you have.

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