What is shortness of breath on exertion?
Dyspnea during exertion is shortness of breath associated with common physical activities, such as climbing stairs or a quick walk. It can be a sign of a serious medical problem, especially if it has a sudden onset. Mild to severe physical activity can be associated with dyspnoea in generally healthy people who are simply out of shape, but light physical activity should not cause dyspnoea and is a reason for concern. Congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart problems can cause shortness of breath, while asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer are also connected. In both cases, the body does not have enough oxygen to meet its needs, and the patient can breathe quickly and shallow, feel light direction or breath in the air. In some cases, the limbs may start to take a bluish inhalation, which is a phenomenon known ascyanosis and the patient may feel dizziness or weak. They can also develop loss of appetite, weight loss and similar symptoms. If the patient is not known to illnessIt can be a warning feature of a developing problem. In patients undergoing the treatment of diseases, dyspnoea may be a sign that the patient treatment is not effective and worsens the problem.
When evaluating shortness of breath, the doctor will listen to the patient's hearts and lungs and interview to learn more about the symptoms. Testing can be arranged as a spirometry for measuring pulmonary function and electrocardiograph. This will provide important details of how the patient's body works. The patient may also be asked to exercise lightly and be monitored, so far it occurs to see how intensively the patient must exercise in order to develop a ghost.
with information about the basic cause in hand can be discussed about treatment. This may include initiation or treatment of therapeutic regime, lifestyle changes, or undergo surgery to correct the defect, remove cancer tissue nEbo took different steps. At subsequent meetings, the patient will be asked whether to solve the problem, remain the same or worsen so that the doctor can adequately adjust the treatment to meet the patient's needs.