Collapsed Lung Symptoms
2. Shortness of Breath
Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, is one of the most difficult sensations you can experience. Imagine not being able to get enough air, it is terrifying. Patients describe shortness of breath as a tightening sensation over the chest, hunger for air, and difficulty in breathing. In severe cases, it feels like suffocation.
It is a common chest symptom that can result from different conditions such as extreme exercise, obesity, mountain climbing, and extreme cold or hot weather. These causes are natural and do not require medical help. However, if shortness of breath is accompanied by other symptoms or an underlying cause, seek medical help as soon as possible.
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