Asthma and Dyspnea WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Asthma and Dyspnea
Dyspnea, also known as shortness of breath or SOB, is a common and primary symptom of the chronic inflammatory disease of the airways known as asthma.1 In most patients with asthma, symptoms are well controlled by anti-inflammatory therapy, however in a small percentage of the population shortness of breath still causes severe exacerbations of asthma.2
Fast Facts:
- Shortness of breath is the most common reason why patients seek treatment.3
- Patients with chronic pulmonary diseases are often limited in their activities due to respiratory discomfort.
- An inability to recognize shortness of breath symptoms may increase a person's risk of developing more severe asthma.2
- Poor perception of SOB symptoms often results in patients underestimating the degree of intensity of their asthma attack.4
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine: Dyspnea and Asthma
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine: Impaired Perception of Dyspnea in Patients with Severe Asthma
- ↑ Kansas University Medical Center: Signs and Symptoms of Asthma
- ↑ Chest Journal: The Perception of Dyspnea in Patients with Mild Asthma
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- Contributor: Shana Scott
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 13, 2009
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Meet our contributors and reviewers
- Contributor: Shana Scott
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Dyspnea and asthma, Asthma and shortness of breath, Shortness of breath and asthma
- Last update: Nov. 13, 2009
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