Dyspnea or Shortness of Breath Dyspnea or Shortness of Breath – Serious Causes Dyspnea is defined as subjective experience of breathing discomfort, Dyspnea can be acute or chronic and it is usually caused by either heart or lung disease. Trouble breathing is a wider term that may include upper or lower airway disease (swelling of …
Chest
Chest Pain Acute chest pain is a common complaint in the medical practice that may be a sign of minor medical illness but at times it may herald a serious life threatening process that requires immediate attention. We are going to list all common causes of chest pain and classify them as minor or serious …
Cough Cough performs an essential protective function for human airways and lungs. Without an effective cough reflex we are at risk for retained secretions and aspirated material predisposing to atelectasis (collapse), infection and respiratory compromise. Cough is classified according to its duration to Acute, subacute and chronic.the list below is mainly for common causes Acute …
