What Is Hypoventilation?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Dyspnea
Shortness of breath or labored breathing is something most are familiar with. For some, it may be due to some underlying medical condition, while for others it could be after a particularly strenuous workout session. In the latter case, recovery should be quick. For those that suffer from this chronically, it can give the feeling that they are suffocating.
Some conditions that can lead to the prolonging of this problem include obesity, heart disease, and lung disease. Other short-term situations that can trigger temporary dyspnea include stress, low blood pressure, heart failure, and carbon monoxide poisoning. It can also occur due to an injury that leads to rapid blood loss.
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