Dyspnea is the medical term meaning shortness of breath. "Shortness of breath" is sometimes (disconcertingly) abbreviated in medical charts as "SOB."
Orthopnea is the medical term meaning shortness of breath when lying flat.
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is the medical term meaning sudden onset of shortness of breath at night. Sleep induced apnea is the condition of periods of cessation of breathing at night. Apnea literally means "without breath".
The medical term for bad breath is halitosis.
Using the term shortness of breath alone could mean it is present at rest OR when exerting oneself Dyspnea specifies when shortness of breath is present with exertion
The medical term for an enlarged atrium is atrial enlargement. This condition can be caused by various factors, including high blood pressure, heart failure, or valve disease, and can lead to symptoms like palpitations or shortness of breath. Treatment typically focuses on managing the underlying cause of the enlargement.
Wheezing is a medical term for an abnormal, high-pitched breath sound during expiration.
Dyspnoea is a fancy term for people short of breath. In the medical sense, dyspnoea tends to refer to shortness of breath deriving from a medical condition and not caused by excessive exertion. Numerous conditions list dyspnoea as a possible symptom.
The fruity acetone breath is a sign of ketoacidosis.
RespirationIn hailing airrespirationInhaling - Breathing inExhaling - Breathing outInspiration is breathing In and expiration is breathing out, respiration is completely wrong.
It stands for a lot such as:SOB, Shortness of Breath (symptom). SOB, School Of Business. SOB, South of the Border. SOB, Summary of Benefits. It also may mean "son of a bitch" if used as an expletive.
Anacusis is the medical term meaning complete deafness.
Syncope is the medical term meaning fainting.