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SHORTNESS OF BREATH
     

Shortness of breath can be expected after strenuous exercise. Breathing should return to normal after resting. If you are short of breath at rest or after normal activities, such as getting dressed, you should consult your doctor because your symptom may be due to a serious heart or lung disorder.

DANGER SIGNS: Call an ambulance if you or someone you are with has either of the following symptoms -

  • Severe shortness of breath
  • Bluish lips

 While waiting for medical help, loosen tight clothing & help the person upright.
 
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Is breathing painful?

Painful Refer chart on 'CHEST PAIN'
     
     
Not Painful
Have you been wheezing?

Wheezing Refer chart 'WHEEZING'
     
Not Wheezing

When did the shortness of breath start?

Gradually over a few days or longer
Do you have either of the following symptoms?

Swollen ankles
POSSIBLE CAUSE
A possible cause is CHRONIC HEART FAILURE.
MEDICAL HELP
Call your doctor within 24 hrs.
Cough with sputum on most days
POSSIBLE CAUSES
One possible cause is CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. But a respiratory tract infection, such as ACUTE BRONCHITIS, can also be a cause of shortness of breath that comes on gradually.
MEDICAL HELP
Call your doctor within 24 hrs.
Neither

Do you have, or have you ever had, regular exposure to, or contact with, the following?

Dust or fumes
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Your symptoms may be the result of an OCCUPATIONAL LUNG DISEASE.
MEDICAL HELP
Call your doctor within 24 hrs.

Grain crops, caged birds or animals
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Your shortness of breath may be the result of an allergic reaction.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
Neither

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

Faintness or fainting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
You may be suffering from ANEMIA.
MEDICAL HELP
Make an appointment to see your doctor.
Paler skin than normal
Under fatigue
None of the above If you cannot identify a possible cause for your shortness of breath from this chart, call your doctor within 24 hrs.
Suddenly within the past 48 hrs
Do any of the following apply?

You have recently had a surgical operation
POSSIBLE CAUSE
It is possible that you have a blood clot in the lung.
MEDICAL HELP
EMERGENCY! Call an ambulance!

You have recently been immobile because of injury or illness

You have had a baby within the past 2 weeks
None of the above

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

Temperature of 100oF (38oC) or above
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Your symptoms may be due to PNEUMONIA; this is particularly likely if you also have a cough.
MEDICAL HELP
URGENT! Call your doctor immediately!
Frothy pink or white sputum
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Your symptoms may be caused by fluid on the lungs.
MEDICAL HELP
URGENT! Call your doctor immediately!
Waking at night feeling breathless
None of the above

Did the shortness of breath start immediately after a stressful event?

Yes
POSSIBLE CAUSE
You may have had a panic attack brought on by stress.
MEDICAL HELP
URGENT! Call your doctor immediately if this is first attack. Otherwise, follow the advice for COPING WITH A PANIC ATTACK.
No
     
     

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