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63 year old male with sudden onset shortness of breath by JASON WINTER Posted Mon 01 Mar 2010 6:37am always posted fascinating case studies. Here's the story. 63 year old male presents with acute onset of dyspnea. He reported 4 previous MI's with similar presenation, only dyspnea - no pain or discomort as was the case on this morning. Past medical history NIDDM, HTN, MI, CHF, CVA and is bed-confined for the most part. He's also fairly obese. Vital Read on »

"Shortness of Breath", Increased Activity & Exercise by Sandy Patient Expert

Posted Fri 22 May 2009 11:44pm . This will be the first post in a so-called "mini series" on the topic of "Shortness of Breath" & Exercise. In our first "episode" you will have limited activity and breathing abilities, but as we reach the end of our "mini series" you will have learned a new way to breathe and will be on your way to an exercise training program. The shortness of breath that comes Read on »

short breath muscle movement by heroteo heroteo Posted Tue 21 Dec 2010 3:17am Shortness of breath results from a combination of chest wall rigidity and abnormal, drug-induced muscle movement. I have gone through CT Chest and Lung XR and confirmed I have short of breath caused by Parkinson's. My medications daily are as follows 9 dosages Prednisolone (Stiroid) 1 " Nexium 40mg (gastric) Kindly comment Regards TEOKIMHOE Read on »

shortness of breath by heroteo heroteo Posted Mon 20 Dec 2010 6:54pm Dear Doctor, Just to be informed I have shortness of breath as shown in my CT Scan. Besides I have inflammation around the lungs. Question Can shortness of breath lower your normal blood pressure or vice versa? Shortness of breath causes less oxygen,dizziness,black out,unstable on foot,"drunken crowd" Besides steriod for inflammation are any Read on »

How do you get rid of everyday shortness of breath, dizzyness, headaches from a panic attack sufferer? by David M. Patient Expert

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Posted Wed 07 Oct 2009 4:41pm have seen him only one time. My last major panic attack which is my first was back in December of last year. Ever since then, most of everyday I have a problem with shortness of breath, a choking feeling in my throat, dizzyness, feelings of faint, having a tight band on my head, headaches and visions problems like squinting and burning of the eyes Read on »

How paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea differ form orthopnea ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor

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Why revascularisation promptly relieves angina but rarely relieves dyspnea ? by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 30 Dec 2009 7:55am epicardial patency . While angina relief is prompt , dyspnea is not ! . If we believe, opening up a coronary artery in a patient with LV dysfunction will restore the LV... realise dyspnea in failing ventricles is vitally dependent on diastolic function , which is also very much impaired in ischemic DCM .There is little proof for PCI/CABG Read on »

Pursed Lip Breathing: Pucker Up and Breathe Easier by Jane M. Certified Respiratory Therapist

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 11:01pm - and the confusion - about why in the heck it can be so hard to breathe! Here are some key terms and abbreviations: COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease SOB - Shortness of Breath (also called dyspnea - disp´-nee-uh) PLB - Pursed Lips Breathing DB - Diaphragmatic Breathing CO2 - Carbon Dioxide (the waste product of breathing - the air you have Read on »

Breathe Easier with Diaphragmatic Breathing by Jane M. Certified Respiratory Therapist

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 11:01pm Last time we talked about pursed lip breathing for COPD - what it is, and why it helps when you're short of breath (SOB). Today we're going to go a step further and learn... have COPD or another chronic lung disease that makes you short of breath, there have been changes in your body and you are no longer able to breathe as you once did. So Read on »

Improper Breathing Can Aggravate Neck Pain--Free Breathing Exercise Podcast by Dr. Bruce F. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:14pm I have treated many patients for neck pain and have observed that in many cases they actually breath improperly. Instead of initiating the breath with their diaphragm they do so with their chest and neck muscles. When these muscles are overused they become painful. I generally spend some time teaching them to breath properly and how to relax Read on »