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 ...

Early signs of emphysema may be subtle, including shortness of breath during physical activity, a mild cough, and slight fatigue, so it’s important to pay attention to any changes in your breathing or ...

Coronary artery disease can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Unstable angina is a medical emergency and ...

Chest pain and shortness of breath are two symptoms that grab your attention quickly, potentially signaling a heart attack if they come on suddenly. And if they develop gradually and worsen over time, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The double-blind, randomized, controlled Alleviating Breathlessness in Cancer Patients with Dexamethasone trial ...

Sometimes health care professionals treat patients with opioids such as morphine to relieve symptoms, but there has been a lack of evidence as to whether this helps with severe chronic breathlessness.

Symptoms of stage 3 and 4 emphysema may significantly affect a person’s ability to perform daily activities, such as showering. People may experience frequent flare-ups, worsening shortness of breath, ...

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 ...

Thymoma is a type of thymus cancer. The thymus is an organ within the chest. Thymoma can cause symptoms such as chest pain, coughing, and shortness of breath. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation ...

Dr. Alison C. Castle: A 70-year-old woman with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection was evaluated in a clinic in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, because of cough, shortness of breath, ...