Posts tagged with ‘shortness of breath’

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a heart condition where people are born with an extra electrical pathway in their heart. This changes…

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

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

Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the lungs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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