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 ...

COVID-19 can damage the tissue in your lungs and may also affect your breathing patterns, which can cause shortness of breath to linger. It’s possible for this symptom to persist for weeks, months, or ...

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 ...

Experiencing shortness of breath, medically termed dyspnea, is common. It's a sensation where you're uncomfortably gasping for breath, feeling suffocated, yet it's distinct from air hunger. This could ...

Most of us have experienced shortness of breath with vigorous exercise, which improves rapidly with rest. A sensation of shortness of breath can occur for many other reasons as well, including poor ...

Can breathing techniques give instant relief from shortness of breath? A yoga expert explains simple methods to ease ...

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 ...

You have shortness of breath, or dyspnea, when you have a hard time breathing. You may notice tightness in your chest, or feel like you're suffocating. If it's new or can't be explained, call your ...

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 ...

Results of a new review confirm an association between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and wheezing in infants. A new review published in World Journal of Pediatrics shows that respiratory syncytial ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent column discussed shortness of breath on exercise. My aunt had this exact same scenario, and it turned out to be lung cancer. She ignored it for a while, then when she got ...

Shortness of breath during pregnancy is a commonly reported symptom early in the first trimester and toward the end of the pregnancy. It is usually harmless but may occasionally signal a more serious ...