Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, that occurs during exertion has several possible causes. The sensation is not typically a cause for concern, but a person should seek medical help in certain cases.

The Pulmonary Embolism Dyspnea Italian Study (PEDIS), just published in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, has demonstrated for the first time that the recent onset of severe respiratory ...

Dr. Benjamin D. Medoff: A 70-year-old woman was evaluated at the pulmonary clinic of this hospital because of increasing dyspnea on exertion and abnormal findings on chest imaging. In childhood, the ...

Dr. J. Sawalla Guseh II: A 54-year-old male athlete was evaluated in the cardiovascular performance program clinic of this hospital because of progressive exertional dyspnea and chest pain. The ...

This case examines the symptoms, background and diagnosis of a 44 year old male patient who presented with dyspnea on exertion (DOE). Based on the case, what is the most likely cause of high MV ...

Dyspnea is the medical term for difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. It is a symptom of many conditions that affect the respiratory system. Shortness of breath can range from mild and ...