Shortness of breath is one of the most common side effects after open-heart surgery. It can last for weeks or months, but symptoms typically improve over time. Open heart surgery can restore your ...

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 ...

Recognizing Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath can be a typical response during intense physical activities like running ...

Shortness of breath is normal if you're doing strenuous work, walking, or running fast or for a long time. But if you become ...

Ken came to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of shortness of breath. He had a long-standing history of asthma and felt that he was having a flare-up. He told the triage nurse that he always ...

Dehydration affects nearly every system in the body, and the lungs are no exception. Not taking in enough fluids can impact your ability to breathe deeply and cause significant respiratory distress if ...

Any pain in the chest area that lasts longer than a month can be a sign of a serious lung condition, such as lung disease. A thing to be on the lookout for, according to Villalona-Calero, is “chest ...

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Your care for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) doesn’t end when you finish your medical therapy. Once you’ve gone through your course of treatment – which could involve a combination of surgery, ...