Shortness of Breath

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Why Do I Have Shortness of Breath?

Dr. Marc Bowen is a pulmonologist in New York, NY, who can help patients understand the possible reasons for their shortness of breath by performing a thorough evaluation and giving patients a proper diagnosis. He can also explain the importance of keeping up with preventative care measures to keep symptoms at bay. Dr. March Bowen …

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Cold Weather Could Irritate the Respiratory System. Here’s What You Should Know!

If you’re like most people, you check the weather more or less to see what you might wear that day or to check whether you need to pack your umbrella. If you have been diagnosed with lung disease, keeping tabs on the forecast may take on a whole new meaning. In this instance, the goal …

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What Might Cause Shortness of Breath?

Feeling winded. Shallow breathing. Difficulty breathing. These sensations can be alarming. People often fear that shortness of breath indicates lung or heart disease. Those are more serious concerns but they aren’t the only reason a person may be short of breath. Here we discuss a few other reasons it may be hard to breathe. Allergies …

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Wondering about Shortness of Breath? We’re Answering Common Questions Here!

There are life experiences that take our breath away in a good way, and then there are times when feeling out of breath just doesn’t feel very good at all. If climbing a flight of stairs or walking down the street leaves you short of breath, you may wonder if you’re just out of shape …

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How To Improve Lung Capacity

Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, can be very disconcerting. It can happen for a number of reasons, but one way to help improve dyspnea is to improve your lung capacity. Improving your lung capacity has benefits beyond just better breathing. Improved lung capacity can increase your exercise tolerance, increase the oxygenation of your blood, …

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Symptoms of Emphysema

Emphysema is a chronic condition that can lead to lung damage and other complications. Having this condition diagnosed and treated can help reduce these risks. What is Emphysema? Emphysema is a condition that causes damage to air sacs in your lungs. These air sacs have difficulty allowing fresh air to get into your lungs when …

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When Should I Consult a Pulmonologist?

If you’re experiencing shortness of breath, a chronic cough, unexplained weight loss, or consistently have trouble sleeping, you may have a pulmonary condition requiring a specialist called a pulmonologist. What Do Pulmonologists Treat? Pulmonologists treat medical conditions such as bronchitis, COPD, and sleep apnea. They also do testing to find the causes of symptoms involving …

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