Have you ever felt like you were fighting for air? This can be caused by a large variety of medical problems.The Florida Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialists caution you to be aware of the manifestations of “dyspnea” or “shortness of breath:” Some patients might have a problem inhaling, but others have difficulty exhaling.
Some patients inhale and exhale normally, but still feel like they are suffocating. This sensation happens because the capacity for gas diffusion in the lungs has been diminished.
Dyspnea can also feel like a vise clamping down in their chest along with a strong interior pressure.
It is no secret that many lung diseases, circulatory problems, and other conditions manifest in the symptom of dyspnea. Yet, patients sometimes feel like these abnormal breathing patterns are nothing to complain about.
The Lung Doctors often repeat, “Shortness of Breath is never normal.” Even physical or emotional strain can activate this symptom.In Orlando, our specialists will treat your dyspnea in a variety of ways, depending on the diagnosis. At the Florida Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialists, we use a series of medical tests to explore the cause of the problem.
Part of your physical exam will include imaging studies to look at the lungs and bloodwork to assess general physical health. After your diagnosis, a treatment plan can be developed to resolve the underlying condition. Hopefully treating the underlying cause will treat the dyspnea as well.We do not mean to alarm you unecessarily, but you should be aware that shortness of breath can be associated with lung cancer and chronic pulmonary illnesses.
The Florida lung doctors urge you to make an appointment with your doctor immediately if you have shortness of breath. If you are experiencing dyspnea combined with swelling in your feet, wheezing or fever and chills, with coughing, it is even more important to pay attention to the signals your body is sending you.
For in-depth medical details of diagnosis and treatment involving shortness of breath, We invite you to read Dr. Alabi’s insightful article on Shortness of Breath.
Please return to our blog next week for the exciting late-breaking story of T-Rays.Researchers are inventing a new method to create electromagnetic Terahertz (THz) waves. This is actually the science beneath the development of those full body security scanners.
Recently published in the journal “Nature Photonics,” findings show incredible promise for creating portable diagnostic medical scanners of the future. Just imagine your doctor using a hand-held non-invasive device to detect a tumor. Science fiction or science future?
