COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) - like Dyspnea is a lung disease classified as shortness of breath. The condition is caused primarily by long-term exposure to airways irritants as smoking, air pollution and breathing of harmful chemicals. Dyspnea is caused by a number of factors as heart disorders, lung disorders, inhalation of foreign objects, allergies, obesity, panic attacks and trauma to the chest wall.
Some of the symptoms of COPD:
- Breathing difficulty
- Rapid breathing
- Anxiety
- Flaring nostrils
- Gasping
- Cyanosis
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor immediately if you have sudden symptoms of shortness of breath that persists for along time.
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