Dyspnea

Dyspnea is the sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing, often described as shortness of breath or an awareness of breathing effort. It can result from various causes, including lung conditions like asthma or COPD, heart problems such as heart failure, or other issues like anemia or anxiety. Dyspnea may occur suddenly or gradually and can vary in severity. It’s a symptom that signals the body may not be getting enough oxygen or is experiencing increased effort to breathe, warranting evaluation to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.