Exertional dyspnea
Perceived difficulty to breathe that occurs with exercise or exertion and improves with rest.
What is Exertional dyspnea?
Exertional 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 Exertional dyspnea that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Exertional dyspnea
The following conditions have been associated with Exertional dyspnea. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acute promyelocytic leukemia
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Atherosclerosis
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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, warm type
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Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
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Autosomal recessive distal nebulin myopathy
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COPD
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Coronary Artery Disease
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Eisenmenger syndrome
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Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy 2, autosomal dominant
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Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency
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Glycogen storage disease due to muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency
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Glycogen storage disease with severe cardiomyopathy due to glycogenin deficiency
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Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Exertional dyspnea is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.