It has been shown that patients who have a near-fatal asthma attack have a blunted perception of dyspnea (POD). The purpose of this study is to measure the POD in patients with asthma, and to ...

■ Know and avoid your triggers: Both doctors say to know what your asthma attack triggers are and avoid them. This can ...

People with asthma can have attacks where they experience shortness of breath and coughing. Many manage their asthma with quick-acting and long-term controller medications. According to the ...

And in the cold climate of the north of Finland, up to 82 percent of people with asthma experienced shortness of breath when they exercised in cold weather. When you work out, your body needs more ...

Dyspnea is one of the most common symptoms reported by patients receiving palliative care. It is not only a symptom of severe or chronic pulmonary disease, but is also associated with a wide ...

These three factors — bronchospasm, inflammation and mucus — combine to make breathing labored, leading to the hallmark symptoms of an asthma attack, including wheezing, shortness of breath ...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), asthma is the most common chronic disease among children, leading to symptoms such as cough, wheeze, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.

Richardson said other symptoms of feline asthma include labored breathing (rapid or open-mouth breathing); shortness of breath (dyspnea); increased respiratory rate; hunched posture with an ...

A severe asthma attack can cause shortness of breath, and a tight feeling in your chest. Your skin may pull in slightly between your ribs. You may have hunched shoulders, and strained abdominal ...