What Is Dyspnoea And What Are Its Causes? Before we delve deep into dyspnoea, let us explain what it actually is. “Dyspnoea is a feeling of difficult or uncomfortable breathing, often described as ...

Heart failure is the most common cause of orthopnea, which is difficulty breathing when lying down. COPD can lead to ...

Many of us have experienced that temporary feeling of being winded, but when is dyspnoea - the medical term for shortness of breath - a sign of more serious health issues? As Dr Luis Arvelo, Head of ...

A new study from King's College London shows that off-label prescriptions of a common antidepressant doesn't help breathlessness in patients with respiratory disease—and may cause side effects.

Global health policy should consider the impact of breathlessness symptoms in adults when addressing increasing rates of obesity, according to a recent study. A recent Australian study, published in ...

Long-lasting immune activity in the airways might be the cause of persistent breathlessness following COVID-19, according to new research. Long-lasting immune activity in the airways might be the ...

Heart failure can cause early, subtle symptoms that can be "harbingers" of the disease worsening and impending death, according to a report from the American Heart Association. The report, published ...

Sometimes healthcare 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.

Breathlessness related to excess body weight may not be just a lack of fitness. Obesity and shortness of breath can indicate underlying inflammation and changes to your lung function. Obesity is an ...

Back pain when breathing or pain that occurs with shortness of breath may be a sign of an injury or a more serious problem. If a person cannot breathe properly, they should seek medical advice. Often, ...