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According to the American Heritage Dictionary, dyspnea is difficulty in breathing, often as a result of a lung disease. It is also called "air hunger".
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Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. It can be caused by various underlying health conditions, such as Asthma, pneumonia, heart failure, or other respiratory issues. Treatment for dyspnea focuses on addressing the underlying cause.
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What is the prefix for dyspnea?
The prefix for dyspnea is "dys-".
Which suffix means breathing?
The suffix that means breathing is "-pnea," which is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to conditions related to breathing, such as apnea (temporary cessation of breathing) or dyspnea (difficulty breathing).
Asthma has inspiratory dyspnea or expiratory dyspnea?
Expiraroty dyspnea (remember all pulmonary diseases have expiratory or mixed dyspneas and heart diseases are differentiated by inspiratory dyspneas)
What does the medical abbreviation doe mean?
Dyspnea On Exertion or exertional dyspnea, difficulty breathing or painful breathing.
What is the medical term meaning shortness of breath?
Dyspnea is the medical term meaning shortness of breath. "Shortness of breath" is sometimes (disconcertingly) abbreviated in medical charts as "SOB."
What is the prefix for dyspnea?
The prefix for dyspnea is "dys-".
Is sepsis can cause dyspnea?
yes
What is the meaning of dyspnea?
Difficulty of breathing.
Which of the following are breathing conditions A.apnea dyspnea tachypnea C.trichomycosis pilosebaceous B.rhinostenosis nasomental D. thoracopathy thoracotomy?
A. Apnea, dyspnea, and tachypnea
How is chronic dyspnea prevented?
Long-term prevention of chronic dyspnea includes such lifestyle choices as regular aerobic exercise and avoidance of smoking
What causes acute dyspnea?
Most cases of acute dyspnea involve pulmonary (lung and breathing) disorders, cardiovascular disease, or chest trauma
Is dyspnea also known as hyperventilation?
false
What is Dyspnea also called?
Shortness of breath
What is the medical term meaning breathlessness?
Dyspnea
