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Name of Symptom/Sign:
Dyspnea

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ICD-10	R06
ICD-O:
ICD-9	786.0
OMIM	[1]
MedlinePlus	003075
eMedicine	/
DiseasesDB	15892

Dyspnea (Latin dyspnoea, Greek dyspnoia from dyspnoos - short of breath) or shortness of breath (SOB) is perceived difficulty breathing or pain on breathing. It is a common symptom of numerous medical disorders.

[edit] Causes

• disorders within the lungs
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • atelectasis
• disorders in the ribcage
  • kyphosis
• disorders in adjacent organs
• disorders in the nervous system
• disorders due to drugs and toxic substances.
• SARS
• Broncho-obstructive conditions
  • emphysema
  • COPD
  • asthma
• broken ribs
• lung cancer
• malignant hypertension
• obesity
• patent ductus arteriosus
• Pregnancy

[edit] Related terms

• tachypnea, too rapid breathing.
• bradypnea, too slow breathing.
• orthopnea, dyspnea occurring in a recumbent position
• paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, dyspnea occurring during sleep.

[edit] External links

• GPnotebook 825557022de:Dyspnoe

fr:Dyspnéeno:Dyspnépt:Falta de ar

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