10 Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease
Symptom #2: Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath or dyspnea is a feeling where one is unable to breathe well enough. The individual with shortness of breath may require extra effort to breath, or experience chest tightness and air hunger.
Dyspnea can be caused by issues such as congestive heart failure, interstitial lung disease, cardiac ischemia, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, anxiety, and panic disorder.
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