Shortness of breath, often dismissed as a harmless symptom of fatigue or stress, can be an alarming indicator of underlying health issues. Though it may seem like a simple case of being out of shape ...

That feeling of struggling to breathe normally might seem like a simple sign of being out of shape, but medical experts warn it could signal something more serious. Shortness of breath, known ...

Cold air can irritate the airways that carry air into the lungs, potentially causing symptoms like coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.

Shortness of breath isn’t always concerning. From intense physical activity and exertion to high altitude and anxiety, anything can cause it. However, in certain cases sudden episodes of ...

Experiencing shortness of breath, medically termed dyspnea, is common. It's a sensation where you're uncomfortably gasping for breath, feeling suffocated, yet it's distinct from air hunger. This could ...

SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — It’s often called the silent killer in its early stages. Lung cancer oftentimes has no symptoms. No cough, no shortness of breath and no wheezing. “It's not until the later ...

Shortness of breath (dyspnea) while walking can be normal in certain situations. But a new or worsening breathing symptom may signal an underlying health issue and should be checked by a healthcare ...

When the winter months hit, it’s common to feel like it's difficult to catch your breath or experience a sensation of shortness of breath, but when is it actually something more serious? There has ...

MOLINE, Ill. — November is COPD Awareness Month, and for people like Allan Geiger of Moline, every breath is something to work for. Geiger struggled with shortness of breath before reaching out to the ...

Most of us have experienced shortness of breath with vigorous exercise, which improves rapidly with rest. A sensation of shortness of breath can occur for many other reasons as well, including poor ...

Anyone at risk for heart failure should have regular check-ups and talk to their doctor about any changes in how they feel.

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER. 57 YEAR OLD STEPHANIE HARRIS HAS BOTH ASTHMA AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, OR COPD. I STARTED SMOKING AROUND THE AGE OF 14 OR. 15. AND I COMPLETELY STOPPED MAYBE ...