difficulty breathing

Sudden Severe Breathlessness Causes and Emergency Signs

Sudden and severe breathlessness is extremely distressing if it arises for no known reason and persists for even a few minutes. Breathlessness includes shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, labored breathing or discomfort when breathing that restricts the breathing rate and depth. While an acute shortness of breath is >> Read More ...

Swallowing Problems Symptoms and Causes of Trouble Swallowing

Swallowing is a process of moving food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. It is composed of three phases that starts in the throat and extends down to the esophagus. Swallowing is partly voluntary but mainly an involuntary reflex that comprises a well coordinated sequence of events to complete its function. The >> Read More ...

Trouble Breathing Causes, Symptoms, Signs

Signs and Symptoms of Breathing Trouble Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is the most common symptom of any problem with the respiration process. Refer to the articles on : What Causes Shortness of Breath? Reasons for Shortness of Breath Other signs and symptoms may include : Flaring of the nostrils. Abnormal expansion of the >> Read More ...

Labored Breathing – Tests and Diagnosis

Diagnosing the cause of dyspnea depends on the clinical evaluation and the results of  investigative tests that will be conducted. Due to the various reasons for shortness of breath, some of the tests will not be directly related to the lungs. Not all the tests mentioned below will be conducted and the attending physician >> Read More ...

Reasons for Shortness of Breath, Difficulty Breathing

Chronic Causes of Dyspnea Shortness of breath that is lasting for weeks or months, sometimes for years, is usually due to a chronic cause. Specialist medical care is required to diagnose and manage the underlying condition causing the dyspnea. Despite this difficulty with breathing lasting for long periods of time, it can >> Read More ...

Shortness of Breath, Tingling Hands and Feet and Tight Chest

VanKay Asked : For the past few months I have been experiencing strange symptoms which seems like a heart problem. If I exert myself or get stressed, I start feeling short of breath and tightness in my chest. My hands and feet feeling a bit tingly and I feel weak like I am going to faint. Sometimes my lips feel numb as >> Read More ...