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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