Posts tagged with ‘shortness of breath’

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate medical attention.

An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or…

Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is…

Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation in the airways of the lungs that lasts longer than 3 months. It is most…

Congenital heart disease is a heart problem that some people are born with and can include a hole in the…

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart disease caused by a buildup of plaque in your…

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes mucous and sweat glands to behave abnormally. It can lead to damage…

Exercise-induced bronchospasm is when the airways in your lungs narrow during exercise, making it hard to breath. This can make…

A general anxiety disorder is ongoing anxiety that isn’t related to a particular event or situation.

A heart attack is a cardiac event caused by one or several factors and can be mild or fatal.

Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It can be caused by different heart…

A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats. It can be a sign of a heart problem.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure…

Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the lungs.

Meconium aspiration syndrome affects newborns who inhale their stool and/or amniotic fluid before, during, or after labor and delivery.

Shortness of breath happens when you cannot get enough air into your lungs. It can be caused by asthma, lung…