Can a Rotator Cuff Injury Cause Shortness of Breath?
Have you been experiencing a sensation of shortness of breath that seems connected to your rotator cuff problem? […]
Trouble Breathing at Rest but Not During Exercise?
Do you sometimes experience trouble breathing -- but only at rest and never during or soon after exercise? Like when you’re at a computer? The feeling may be described one of two ways: as a [...]
Shortness of Breath from COVID-19 vs. Heart Disease
Shortness of breath is a common symptom of COVID-19, but feeling short of breath may also be a prominent symptom of blocked arteries or a weak heart. […]
How Many Never-Smoking Americans Develop Radon Lung Cancer?
Researchers say that radon, not secondhand smoke, is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in people who’ve never smoked. Strangely, public service announcements and awareness campaigns for radon exposure are very scant. [...]
Shortness of Breath from Heart Disease vs. Lung Cancer
Shortness of breath can be caused by heart disease as well as lung cancer, but is there a difference in how feeling short of breath feels between these two very different conditions? [...]
How Common Is Lung Cancer in Nonsmoking 40’s Women?
Women in their 40’s who’ve never smoked have been diagnosed with lung cancer. […]
Is Shortness of Breath OR Chest Pain More Likely in Heart Attack?
Which is more common in a heart attack: shortness of breath or chest pain? Certainly, many sufferers experience both of these symptoms. […]
Sudden Racing Heart Only Briefly Plus Shortness of Breath
What are the possible causes of a sudden but briefly racing heart with shortness of breath? And do the causes differ with young people vs. older? […]
Waking up Gasping for Air: Heart Problem, Cancer or Apnea?
You abruptly wake up from sleep gasping, feeling like you haven’t taken a breath for a whole minute. Is this your heart? Could it be cancer or sleep apnea? […]
Trouble Breathing when Lying on Right Side Only – Causes ?
If you have trouble breathing when lying on your right side only, don’t let that diffuse the situation: It’s cause for concern and you need to see a doctor. […]
Can Low Thyroid Cause Shortness of Breath or Is It Mental ?
Do you feel short of breath lately and wonder if it’s a low thyroid causing this or all in your head, even though you have not been diagnosed with hypothyroidism? […]
Can a Habit of Heavy Breathing Have a Serious Cause?
When is heavy breathing benign and when is it serious? Are some people just “naturally” heavy breathers – or, does this necessarily signal a problem? “Heavy breathing is typically identified by an elevated rate of [...]
Can You Die from an Exercise Induced Asthma Episode?
Exercise induced asthma, though seemingly well-controlled with an inhaler, can be deadly. This is why, if you’ve been diagnosed with EIA, you should never think, “Oops, forgot my inhaler; well, I could do without it [...]
What to Expect in the ER if You Have Shortness of Breath
If you’re complaining of shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, here is what will be done for you in an emergency room. […]
How is Shortness of Breath Supposed to Feel? Here’s How
Here is a description by a nurse how “shortness of breath” is really supposed to feel. “Shortness of breath” is a common symptom in symptom lists of various medical conditions, particularly those involving the heart [...]
Noisy Breathing: Danger Symptom or just an Annoying Habit?
Most causes of noisy breathing at rest in a seemingly normal body won’t kill you, but some are life-threatening while others will almost always be accompanied by other concerning symptoms. Sometimes, a person's breathing can [...]
What Does “Shortness of Breath” REALLY Feel Like?
There’s many ways to describe “shortness of breath,” a common complaint among those fearing heart problems or GERD. Shortness of breath can feel as follows: […]
Shortness of Breath: Many Causes like Heart Attack, Cancer
Suddenly experiencing unexplained "shortness of breath" is frightening. But you need to know that there is a big difference between being short of breath, and having mechanical difficulty getting air down your airway or out [...]
Shortness of Breath vs. Trouble Breathing
“Shortness of breath” and “difficulty” breathing are NOT one and the same. I’m in perfect health and have shortness of breath all the time—after completing strenuous routines at the gym or running up hills outside. [...]
Bad Cough in Elderly: When to Go to the ER
A bad cough in the elderly can mean pneumonia, a top killer of the elderly, so head to the emergency room promptly. If an elderly family member (over age 65) has a cough that seems [...]
Why You Suddenly Can’t Breathe for a Few Seconds
Do you have spells of “I can’t breathe!” that last maybe five or seven seconds? Instead of allowing this to scare the pants off of you, see a doctor to get to the bottom of [...]
Trouble Breathing During or After Exercise, No Chest Pain
Find out a most unlikely cause of difficulty breathing IN during or after exercise in the absence of chest pain in an otherwise healthy person. Suppose you just had your heart checked and everything’s normal, [...]
Chest Pain & Shortness of Breath: When to Visit ER
Having chest pain and shortness of breath and wonder if this is an emergency? Chest pain and shortness of breath can signal an impending heart attack. Chest pain and shortness of breath can also be [...]