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Dyspnea

Medical Definition: Difficult or labored breathing.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with APNEA or other resp disord; use only when text uses DYSPNEA
Also Called: Shortness of Breath
Dyspnea Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Dyspnea, Paroxysmal - A disorder characterized by episodes of respiratory distress, usually occurring after several hours of sleep in a reclining position. It is most commonly caused by pulmonary edema resulting from congestive heart failure. The episodes may be accompanied by coughing, a feeling of suffocation, a cold sweat, and tachycardia.

Dyspnea Medical Definitions and Terms

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