Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg scale.
What is Dyspnea?
Dyspnea is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Dyspnea that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Dyspnea
The following conditions have been associated with Dyspnea. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
AL amyloidosis
AL amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acquired methemoglobinemia
Acquired methemoglobinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acute interstitial pneumonia
Acute interstitial pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Allergic Asthma
Asthma triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.
Alport syndrome
Alport syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alveolar echinococcosis
Alveolar echinococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
American trypanosomiasis
American trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica
Amoebiasis due to Entamoeba histolytica is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Anemia
A condition in which the blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, reducing oxygen delivery...
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
An autoimmune disorder that increases the risk of blood clots in veins and arteries and can cause recurrent pregnancy lo...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Dyspnea is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.