Shortness of breath, often dismissed as a harmless symptom of fatigue or stress, can be an alarming indicator of underlying health issues. Though it may seem like a simple case of being out of shape ...

During that time, one's heart beats faster and one's body breathes harder, creating a feedback loop that makes it difficult to catch one's breath. "It's almost like they are trying to race each other ...

You may find yourself short of breath at night for several reasons. The primary causes are conditions affecting the lungs or the heart. It can also happen from asthma, allergies, or anxiety. Shortness ...

Here’s a peek into my nights lately: It’s past midnight, and I’m in bed having yet another panic attack, gasping for air, wondering if this is it. Is tonight the night that my worst nightmare comes ...

In April 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested the removal of all forms of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine (Zantac) from the United States market. They made this ...

Dehydration affects nearly every system in the body, and the lungs are no exception. Not taking in enough fluids can impact your ability to breathe deeply and cause significant respiratory distress if ...

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have found that patients with shortness of breath can have a higher risk of dying from cardiac disease than patients without symptoms, and even than patients ...

Shortness of breath can be caused by non-emergency reasons like anxiety or pregnancy. It can also be caused by life-threatening conditions like a blood clot, heart attack, or allergy. If you aren't ...

Common causes of shortness of breath include physical deconditioning, obesity, anxiety, asthma, heart failure, heart attack, COPD, and pneumonia. However, feeling out of breath when walking short ...

It’s pretty well-known that chest pain is a possible sign of heart trouble—but it’s far from the only sign. Shortness of breath—which can feel like you’re exerting yourself more than you’re used to—is ...

You’ve probably heard by now that symptoms of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus, are similar to the flu. But it does have some distinguishing characteristics, which ...

I'm a 45-year-old male and have been a runner for six years. Recently I have been experiencing tightness in my chest and back causing shortness in breath. It feels like there is a band around my chest ...