Surgery does not restore normal laryngeal function but is usually successful in reducing the severity
of the dyspnea.
«If the initial signs
of dyspnea are ignored,» he points out, «the condition can rapidly progress to the more severe stage.
Not exact matches
The study discovered that stage 3 and 4 breast cancer women who supplemented their diet with virgin coconut oil during breast cancer treatment improved fatigue,
dyspnea, sleep difficulties, and loss
of appetite compared to the control group.
The emergency room din mounted as a note from the patient's family physician appeared under my nose: «Status post neck sprain x 2 days, complaining
of neck pain, bilateral arm numbness, weakness,
dyspnea, need to rule out acute cervical disk herniation.»
A number
of easily identified disorders can cause such shortness
of breath (
dyspnea, in technical terms), including asthma, lung infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (or COPD, an umbrella term for various conditions that permanently impair airflow through the lungs).
A 64 - year - old male with history
of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) status post bone marrow transplant (BMT) in complete remission presented with
dyspnea when laying on his right side which resolved when supine or in the left lateral decubitus position.
The index is based on an assessment
of body - mass index, airflow obstruction,
dyspnea and exercise capacity.
The common symptoms
of this disorder are wheezing,
dyspnea (labored breathing), and impaired lung function.
But during one session, she «developed wheezing,
dyspnea, and sudden loss
of consciousness immediately after a live bee sting.»
In a study
of Doberman Pinschers, 80 %
of the dogs treated with pimobendan showed improvements in the quality ‑
of ‑ life measures (including exercise tolerance, coughing,
dyspnea, and fatigue) compared with only 10 % in the group not treated with pimobendan.7
One retrospective study
of 20 cases showed that 15 cats with moderate
dyspnea were treated conservatively, whereas four cats with severe
dyspnea were treated surgically.
Reality: Nearly two - thirds
of heartworm - infected cats have signs such as coughing, wheezing, vomiting,
dyspnea, tachypnea, and weight loss.
Perhaps the best known symptom is shortness
of breath («
dyspnea»).
Supplemental oxygen (oxygen cage, nasal oxygen tube) can be help if there is an inadequate supply
of oxygen in the blood (severe hypoxemia) and difficulty breathing (
dyspnea).
Wheezing needs to be differentiated from similar respiratory symptoms such as shortness
of breath (
dyspnea) or difficulty breathing when not standing up (orthopnea).
Physiological Rapid heart beat (tachycardia) Labored breathing (
dyspnea) Weak pulse Pale mucus membranes (nose, gums and mouth) General symptoms
of shock
Seeking the Source Precisely pinpointing asthma as the cause
of a cat's chronic respiratory discomfort is challenging, says Dr. Goldstein, since many other conditions may be responsible for such symptoms as recurrent wheezing, coughing and
dyspnea.
Other reported lepto symptoms include conjunctivitis, uveitis and acute respiratory distress causing tachypnea,
dyspnea or Leptospiral pulmonary hemorrhage syndrome (LPHS), which has been reported most frequently in dogs in some parts
of Europe.
If the effusive form
of FIP, the form where organ surfaces (polyserositis) and blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis) cause liquids to accumulate, is centered in their chest, they will show breathing difficulties (
dyspnea).
The following adverse reactions have been reported in cats after giving PROGRAM Flavor Tabs: vomiting, depression / lethargy, anorexia (loss
of appetite), diarrhea, hyperactivity,
dyspnea (labored breathing), pruritus (itchy skin), and skin eruptions (rash).
The inflammatory response to the arrival
of immature worms in the lungs may cause asthma - like signs.2 These cats may initially present with a history
of coughing,
dyspnea, and vomiting.
This does not eliminate the chance
of embolization, but it can help manage the signs
of respiratory distress and
dyspnea.
It has no effect on progression
of lesions in the lungs, as evidenced by radiography.2 An emergency dose
of an oral or injectable glucocorticoid should be given to the owner in the event
of a severe episode
of collapse or
dyspnea, to allow them time to get the cat to an emergency facility for additional treatment.
Cough, exercise intolerance,
dyspnea (difficulty breathing), abnormal lung sounds, hepatomegaly (enlargement
of the liver), syncope (temporary loss
of consciousness due to poor blood flow to the brain), ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), abnormal heart sounds, death
When the tumor has already spread some pets might have difficulty breathing (
dyspnea) due to buildup
of the tumor in the lungs, or lameness due to spread
of the tumor to the bones.
Complicated canine kennel cough has additional kennel cough symptoms such as weight loss, lack
of energy, reduced appetite, and
dyspnea (shortage
of breath).
Cats with effusive FIP usually develop progressive, nonpainful abdominal distention due to peritoneal fluid accumulation.5, 10 Pleural fluid is present in up to 25 %
of cats with effusive FIP.10 If a sufficient amount
of fluid is present in the pleural space, these cats may exhibit exercise intolerance and
dyspnea.
Signs your pet may have heart disease include increased respiratory rate (called tachypnea) and / or effort (called
dyspnea) when at rest, collapse or fainting episodes, weakness and lethargy, reduced exercise tolerance, abdominal swelling, cough, blue discoloration
of the gums or tongue (called cyanosis), swelling
of the limbs or head, distension or pulsation
of the jugular veins in the neck.
Other symptoms when a severe case
of the disease is present include difficulty breathing (
dyspnea).
Difficulty breathing (rapid, shallow breathing; respiratory distress;
dyspnea; shortness
of breath)
This results in the narrowing
of the airway and causes breathing difficulty (
dyspnea), especially when exhaling.»
Clinical signs
of heart disease include weakness (in the hind end or hind legs), ataxia (wobbliness or loss
of full coordination
of the body), anorexia (not eating), weakness,
dyspnea (trouble breathing), coughing, or abdominal distension.
Some
of the less common clinical signs may include coughing, rapid breathing,
dyspnea (shortness
of breath), dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing), dysphonia (disorders
of the voice) and facial edema (build up
of fluid in the tissues
of the face).