Most of us have experienced shortness of breath with vigorous exercise, which improves rapidly with rest. A sensation of shortness of breath can occur for many other reasons as well, including poor ...

You have shortness of breath, or dyspnea, when you have a hard time breathing. You may notice tightness in your chest, or feel like you're suffocating. If it's new or can't be explained, call your ...

Shortness of breath can be caused by non-emergency reasons like anxiety or pregnancy. It can also be caused by life-threatening conditions like a blood clot, heart attack, or allergy. If you aren't ...

Changes to the lungs and respiratory system are a normal part of aging. Shortness of breath, chronic coughing, or wheezing should not be ignored as they can be signs of a pulmonary condition. A ...

Don't dismiss breathlessness as just aging or tiredness. Experts warn persistent shortness of breath during daily activities, ...

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Key Takeaways Heart failure is the most common cause of orthopnea, which is difficulty ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a male in my late 50s and have recently been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and high blood pressure. A cardiac catheterization procedure ...

A man in his late 60s was brought to the emergency department (ED) by medics with a 2-day history of worsening shortness of breath and cough. The patient has a history of chronic tobacco use and ...

Brilinta (ticagrelor) is a brand-name drug used to reduce the risk of heart-related problems such as heart attack and stroke. Like any medication, it may cause side effects. The mild side effects of ...