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What is the difference between shortness of breath and dyspnea?
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∙ 12y ago
Using the term shortness of breath alone could mean it is present at rest OR when exerting oneself
Dyspnea specifies when shortness of breath is present with exertion
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What is the medical term meaning shortness of breath?
Dyspnea is the medical term meaning shortness of breath. "Shortness of breath" is sometimes (disconcertingly) abbreviated in medical charts as "SOB."
What is Dyspnea also called?
Shortness of breath
Another word for shortness of breath?
dyspnea
Which breathing disorder is also known as shortness of breath?
Dyspnea
What is the icd-9 for dyspnea?
786.05 same as shortness of breath
What is the abbreviation for a type of dyspnea or difficulty breathing?
SOB is the abbreviation for "shortness of breath."
Dyspnea and tachycardia?
Dyspnea is difficulty breathing or shortness of breath due to awareness of the process of breathing. Tachycardia is increased heart rate when the heart is not being exerted. Both can be caused by anxiety or panic, and shortness of breath can be a symptom of tachycardia.
What happens when one has orthopnea?
When one has orthopnea, one has a shortness of breath whenever one lays on a flat surface. Orthopnea causes dyspnea and Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea.
Would a 60 year old patient who come to the emergency room with shortness of breath ve experiencing a dyspepsia b inspiration c pleural effusion d dyspnea?
Is experiencing dyspnea
What are the symptoms of coarctation of the aorta?
Symptoms in infants include shortness of breath (dyspnea), difficulty in feeding, and poor weight gain. Older children usually don't have symptoms, but may display fatigue, shortness of breath, or a feeling of lameness in their legs.
Explain why an infection of the breathing system can make us less able to exercise?
Mainly because it causes shortness of breath, fatigue, dyspnea etc...
What is the medical term meaning sudden onset of shortness of breath that occurs at night?
The medical term for sudden onset of shortness of breath at night is "paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea." This condition typically occurs during sleep and can be a symptom of various underlying heart or lung conditions. It is important to seek medical evaluation if experiencing this symptom.
