What is Dyspnoe?

Dyspnea, also called shortness of breath, is a tight feeling in your chest where you may not be able to take a deep breath. This is a symptom that can be linked to many different conditions, like asthma, heart failure and lung disease.

Can dyspnea be cured?

Dyspnea is treated by addressing the underlying disease or condition. For example, if dyspnea is caused by pleural effusion, draining fluid from inside the chest can reduce shortness of breath. Depending upon the cause, dyspnea can sometimes be treated with medication or by surgical intervention.

What does breathlessness mean?

Breathlessness is an unpleasant sensation of uncomfortable, rapid or difficult breathing. People say they feel puffed, short of breath or winded. The medical term is dyspnoea.

What is the difference between SOB and dyspnea?

Shortness of breath (SOB), also known as dyspnea (BrE: dyspnoea) is a feeling of not being able to breathe well enough.

What does dyspnea stand for in medical terms?

Dyspnea ( / dɪspˈniːə / Template:Respell; also dyspnoea; Latin: dyspnoea; Greek: δύσπνοια, dýspnoia ), shortness of breath (SOB), or air hunger, is the subjective symptom of breathlessness. It is a normal symptom of heavy exertion but becomes pathological if it occurs in unexpected situations.

How many species are there in the Dyspnoi family?

Dyspnoi is a suborder of harvestmen, currently comprising 43 extant genera and 356 extant species, although more species are expected to be described in the future. The eight families are currently grouped into three superfamilies: the Acropsopilionoidea, Ischyropsalidioidea, and Troguloidea.

When does paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea ( PND ) occur?

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea (PND) refers to attacks of severe shortness of breath and coughing that generally occur at night. It usually awakens the person from sleep, and may be quite frightening.

Are there any Dyspnoi in the southern hemisphere?

The Dyspnoi are one of the most biogeographically conserved higher groups of harvestmen. With the exception of Acropsopilioidea, none occur in the Southern Hemisphere, and most families are restricted along temperate regions.