dyspnea /dysp·nea/ (disp-ne´ah) labored or difficult breathing.dyspne´ic
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Patient discussion about expiratory dyspnea.
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea respiratory distress that awakens patients from sleep, related to posture (especially reclining at night), attributed to congestive heart failure with pulmonary edema or sometimes to chronic pulmonary disease.
dysp·ne·a (d sp-n   )n. Difficulty in breathing, often associated with lung or heart disease and resulting in shortness of breath. dysp·ne ic (-nk) adj. |
Dyspnea
A difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, typically associated with some form of heart or lung disease. Also known as air hunger.
dyspnea
[dispnē′ə]
Etymology: Gk, dys + pnoia, breathing
a distressful subjective sensation of uncomfortable breathing that may be caused by many disorders, including certain heart and respiratory conditions, strenuous exercise, or anxiety. Also spelled dyspnoea. Also called breathlessness. Compare hyperpnea. dyspneal, dyspneic, adj.
dyspnea (dispˑ·nē·
),n labored breathing may be due to vigorous exercise, anxiety, or heart and lung conditions.
dyspnea (dispnē´
),n difficult, labored, or gasping breathing; inspiration, expiration, or both may be involved.
dyspnea
labored or difficult breathing; a sign of a variety of disorders and is primarily an indication of inadequate ventilation, or of insufficient amounts of oxygen in the circulating blood. 
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Severe respiratory distress in a cow with atypicalpneumonia. By permission from Blowey RW, WeaverAD, Diseases and Disorders of Cattle, Mosby, 1997
expiratory dyspnea
the dyspnea is primary during the expiratory phase of respiration. Usually associated with lower airway obstruction.
inspiratory dyspnea
the dyspnea is primarily during the inspiratory phase of respiration. Usually associated with upper airway obstructions and sometimes disorders of the pleura.
dyspnea
Breathlessness, shortness of breath, SOB Pulmonary medicine Difficult painful breathing, SOB or respiratory distress; dyspnea is subjective, difficult to quantify, and may indicate serious disease of the heart, lungs, or airways. Cf
Nocturnal dyspnea, Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
Patient discussion about expiratory dyspnea.
Q. Is there a known connection between asthma and cat allergy? I've been with asthma for many years now but usually get several attacks every year and they are caused from being around pine trees or when I'm with a cold- it also affects my breathing. Lately I get serious attacks after being in a house with a cat. I've never knew a cat allergy- I used to pat many and never got breathing difficulties as a result of a touch with them and lately it happends every time. Are cat a known asthma cause? can I do anything to prevent that?Can I maybe overcome it by being next to cats more often and getting myself used to it?
A. asthma is an allergic reaction of the bronchioles that can occur from any thing that can be inhaled: pollens, dust...and even cat dandruff. if you are allergic to anything ,that means you have a bigger chance of developing another allergy. so i guess that you are now allergic to cats also... congratulations..:)
Q. can one prevent asthma attack from happening from the moment he/she feels breathless???
A. If the patient feels breathless, than it's no longer preventing the attack but rather treating it. Prompt treatment of asthma attacks is very important and achieved mainly with bronchodilators (medications taken through inhalation), mainly short-acting beta agonists. More advanced treatments is usually given by medical professional as deemed needed.
Preventing asthma attacks is achieved through better control of the disease (with drugs such as inhaled steroids) and through avoidance of triggers such as infections of the lung (vaccinations etc.), avoidance of chemical irritants, pet allergens, cold, dry air etc.
You may read more here(www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthma.html )
and if you have any questions, you may want to consult your doctor.
Read more or ask a question about expiratory dyspneaPreventing asthma attacks is achieved through better control of the disease (with drugs such as inhaled steroids) and through avoidance of triggers such as infections of the lung (vaccinations etc.), avoidance of chemical irritants, pet allergens, cold, dry air etc.
You may read more here(www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthma.html )
and if you have any questions, you may want to consult your doctor.
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