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 ...

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder in the world, affecting more than 6 million Americans.

One simple question — Do you have trouble breathing? — may reveal as much about someone's risk of dying as the most relied-upon sign, chest pain. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chest discomfort, unusual fatigue, nausea, jaw pain and shortness of breath can be early signs of a heart attack. Recognising ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 82-year-old male and started experiencing shortness of breath about 14 months ago. The condition continues to deteriorate. I’ve had an echo stress test, nuclear stress test, ...

Don't dismiss breathlessness as just aging or tiredness. Experts warn persistent shortness of breath during daily activities, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a male in my late 50s and have recently been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and high blood pressure. A cardiac catheterization procedure ...

(Aging Untold) — Running out of breath during a workout is normal but running out of breath while sitting on the couch is not. “When you hear shortness of breath, you have to understand that it’s not ...

While it's normal to feel a little breathless with moderate or vigorous exercise, shortness of breath when walking short distances warrants a medical evaluation. There are multiple causes, some less ...