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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 |
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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. |
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