SHORTNESS OF BREATH / DYSPNEA
Dyspnea is the medical term used for shortness of breath. Many diseases and illnesses can cause this including diseases of the lung, heart and muscles.
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Some common causes include: -Asthma -COPD -Congestive heart failure -Interstitial lung disease -Deconditioning (being out of shape)
To determine the cause of dyspnea, your physician will take a medical history and perform a physical examination.
Additional testing may include: -Blood tests -Chest X-ray -CT scan -Pulmonary function test
