Dyspnea (Shortness of Breath): Causes Treatment Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, is the feeling that you can’t get enough air into your lungs Heart and lung conditions, anxiety and exercise can cause dyspnea
Shortness of breath - Mayo Clinic Feeling like you can't get enough air can be scary This feeling is called shortness of breath It also is called dyspnea It might feel like your chest is tight Or you have trouble breathing or can't breathe at all Sometimes it may feel like you're suffocating
Shortness of Breath: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, can be caused by many health issues, especially heart and lung problems If you suddenly have trouble breathing, see a doctor right away Treatment depends on the cause, but can include medication, breathing exercises, or medical procedures
Shortness of breath - Wikipedia Shortness of breath (SOB), known as dyspnea (in AmE) or dyspnoea (in BrE), is an uncomfortable feeling of not being able to breathe well enough