Shortness of Breath, Did You Know What It Could Mean?

in #life8 years ago

If you notice that you are experiencing increase shortness of breath during exertion
you will be better off seeking medical advise, as faster detection will result in better prognosis. Patients can avoid suffering and the need for hospitalisation with early intervention.

Shortness of breath known as Dyspnea in medical term is defined as an intense tightning in the chest, air hunger or a feeling of suffocation.

Nasser Ahmadi one of the research student at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden
has said in a statement "Shortness of breath is often a sign of heart or lung disease because these two organs are most closely involved in the respiratory system," The researcher further added that "Chronic shortness of breath can also be considered as an equally important
warning signal as high blood pressure."

As most of us often associates shortness of breath to ageing the problem is often
overlooked. If you are suffering from chronic shortness of breath Be cautioned you
might be at the risk of a potential heart failure Or

COPD( Chronic Obstructive, Pulmonary Disease)

In a study people having shortness of breath for six weeks or more who sought medical
advice for their breathlesssness were found to have underlying diseases like potential
heart failure or a hidden obstructive lung disease that was in the process of development.

In the inset image above.

Fig A: Shows the location of the lungs and airways in the body, this inset image
shows a detail cross-section of the bronchioles and alveoli.

Fig B: Shows lungs damaged by COPD, this inset image shows a detail cross-section of
the damaged bronchioles and alveolar walls.

This image is in public domain.

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The more people that know abut their own health maintenance and infliction's the better... thanks for this addition to the Platform.

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