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What causes difficulty breathing in peripheral edema?
The fluids secreted in the body due to peripheral edema may form a layer around the lungs which do not allow the inflow or out flow of oxygen freely may cause difficulty in breathing.
Name the disease that affects the lungs and creates wheezing and difficult breathing?
The disease that affects the lungs and causes wheezing and difficulty breathing is asthma. Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to respiratory symptoms. Triggers can include allergens, exercise, and environmental factors. Management typically involves the use of inhalers and avoidance of triggers.
Why patient of myocardial infarction experiences difficulty in breathing?
This is because the heart is enclosed by the lungs and breathing causes lungs to expand compressing on the infarcted heart increasing the pain
What causes increasing episodes of difficulty swallowing food saliva?
The autoimmune disease Sjogren's syndrome causes damage to moisture producing glands of the body. This can result in difficulty swallowing food and decreased saliva.
Do you die from alzheimers?
You don't die of Alzheimer's disease. It only destroys the memory of the brain, which causes other problems, such as forgetting to take medicine, or to eat.
What is congestion?
Nasal congestion is the condition where the tissues in the nose, including the sinuses, are irritated and swollen. The irritation causes the production of mucous, and the swelling causes difficulty breathing.
An abnormal protein in mad cow disease?
Yes. It is called a prion. It causes other proteins to take the same shape it has. As a result it destroys brain tissue.
Is dyspnea also known as hyperventilation?
No, dyspnea is difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, whereas hyperventilation is rapid and shallow breathing. While they may be related in some situations, they are distinct symptoms with different underlying causes.
What characteristic of life does Huntingtons Disease affect?
Movement. It causes uncontrollable movements known as chorea. It is the highlight of this disease althought it also causes speech problems, sleep disturbances, difficulty chewing and swallowing leading to weight loss and malnutrition, and seizures.
What causes a dog to have a swollen stomach and hard to breath?
A swollen stomach in a dog, accompanied by difficulty breathing, can indicate a serious condition such as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), commonly known as bloat. This occurs when the stomach fills with gas and twists, leading to pressure on the diaphragm and impairing breathing. Other potential causes could include abdominal tumors, heart disease, or fluid accumulation in the abdomen. Immediate veterinary attention is crucial, as these conditions can be life-threatening.
What dire conditions eventually result from Tay-Sachs disease?
Tay-Sachs disease eventaully causes the child to develops problems with breathing and swallowing. Blindness, paralysis, and death follow.
What causes acute dyspnea?
Most cases of acute dyspnea involve pulmonary (lung and breathing) disorders, cardiovascular disease, or chest trauma
