Dyspnea 200033 223391797 2008-07-03T21:47:43Z 129.82.128.80 /* Disorders of the cardiovascular system */ - minor. Change CREST Syndrome to CREST syndrome. {{SignSymptom infobox | Name = Dyspnea | Image = | Caption = | DiseasesDB = 15892 | ICD10 = {{ICD10|R|06|8|r|06}}| ICD9 = {{ICD9|786.0}} | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = 003075 | eMedicineSubj = | eMedicineTopic = | MeshID = D004417 | }} '''Dyspnea''' or '''dyspnoea''' (pronounced ''disp-nee-ah'', [[IPA]] /dɪsp'niə/), from [[Latin language|Latin]] ''dyspnoea'', from [[Greek language|Greek]] ''dyspnoia'' from ''dyspnoos'', shortness of breath) or '''shortness of breath''' (SOB) is perceived to be difficulty of breathing or painful breathing. It is a common symptom of numerous medical disorders. '''Dyspnea on exertion''' ('''DOE''' or '''exertional dyspnea''') indicates dyspnea that occurs (or worsens) during [[Exercise|physical activity]]. Dyspnea on exertion is considered medically normal and does not warrant the ICD-9 786.09. ==Disorders of the lungs== ===Obstructive lung diseases=== * [[Asthma]] * [[Bronchitis]] * [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]] * [[Cystic fibrosis]] * [[Emphysema]] * [[larynx|Laryngeal]] [[edema]] due to [[allergies]] * [[Hookworm disease]] ===Diseases of lung parenchyma and pleura=== ====Contagious==== * [[Anthrax]] through inhalation of ''[[Bacillus anthracis]]'' * [[Pneumonia]] ====Non-contagious==== * Fibrosing [[alveolitis]] * [[Atelectasis]] * [[Hypersensitivity pneumonitis]] * [[Interstitial lung disease]] * [[Lung cancer]] * [[Pleural effusion]] * [[Pneumoconiosis]] * [[Pneumothorax]] * Non-cardiogenic [[pulmonary edema]] or [[acute respiratory distress syndrome]] * [[Sarcoidosis]] ===Pulmonary vascular diseases=== * Acute or recurrent [[Pulmonary embolism|pulmonary emboli]] * [[Pulmonary hypertension]], primary or secondary * Pulmonary [[veno-occlusive disease]] * [[Superior vena cava syndrome]] ==Other causes of diminished breathing== ===Obstruction of the airway=== * [[Cancer]] of the [[larynx]] or [[pharynx]] * [[Empty nose syndrome]] * [[Pulmonary aspiration]] * [[Epiglottitis]] ===Immobilization of the diaphragm=== * Lesion of the [[phrenic nerve]] * [[Polycystic liver disease]] * [[Tumor]] in the diaphragm ===Restriction of the chest volume=== * [[Ankylosing spondylitis]] * [[Bone fracture|Broken]] ribs * [[Kyphosis]] of the spine * [[Obesity]] * [[Pregnancy]] * [[Pectus excavatum]] * [[Scoliosis]] ===Disorders of the cardiovascular system=== * [[Aortic dissection]] * [[Cardiomyopathy]] * [[Congenital heart disease]] * [[CREST syndrome]] * [[Heart failure]] * [[Ischaemic heart disease]] * [[Malignant hypertension]] * [[Pericardium]] disorders, including: ** [[Cardiac tamponade]] ** [[Constrictive pericarditis]] ** [[Pericardial effusion]] * [[Pulmonary edema]] * [[Pulmonary embolism]] * [[Valvular heart disease]] ===Disorders of the blood and metabolism=== * [[Anemia]] * [[Hypothyroidism]] * [[Metabolic acidosis]] * [[Sepsis]] * [[Leukemia]] ===Disorders affecting breathing nerves and muscles === * [[Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]] * [[Guillain-Barré syndrome]] * [[Multiple sclerosis]] * [[Myasthenia gravis]] * [[Parsonage Turner syndrome]] * [[Eaton-Lambert syndrome]] ===Psychological conditions=== * [[Anxiety disorder]]s and [[panic attack]]s ===Medications=== * [[Fentanyl]] ==See also== * [[Air hunger]] * [[Apnea]], absence of respiration * [[Tachypnea]], fast respiration * [[Bradypnea]], slow respiration * [[Eupnea]], normal respiration * [[Orthopnea]] * [[Trepopnea]] * [[Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea]] ==References== {{cite book| last = Lippincott Williams & Wilkins | title =Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 28th Edition| publisher =Julie K. Stegman| date =[[2006]]| location =[[Baltimore, Maryland]]| pages =601| isbn = 0-7817-3390-1}} ==External links== * {{GPnotebook|825557022|Dyspnea}} {{Circulatory and respiratory system symptoms and signs}} [[Category:Abnormal respiration]] [[Category:Pulmonology]] [[Category:Symptoms]] [[gn:Ahógo]] [[ca:Dispnea]] [[da:Åndenød]] [[de:Dyspnoe]] [[es:Disnea]] [[eu:Arnasestu]] [[fr:Dyspnée]] [[it:Dispnea]] [[nl:Benauwdheid]] [[ja:呼吸困難]] [[no:Dyspné]] [[nn:Andenød]] [[pl:Duszność]] [[pt:Dispnéia]] [[qu:Sasa samay]] [[ru:Одышка]] [[sk:Dyspnoe]] [[sv:Dyspné]] [[uk:Задишка]] [[zh:呼吸困难]]