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Shortness of breath from exercise

Shortness of breath from exercise: Introduction

Breathing difficulty of any kind (or any kind of "shortness of breath") is a potentially life-threatening emergency. It can indicate numerous dangerous causes such as heart attack, pneumonia, or pulmonary embolism. There are other less serious causes, but these highly dangerous conditions need to be considered. Refer to the causes of breathing difficulty or causes of chest pain. These symptoms need to be diagnosed immediately by a medical professional because they can represent a life-threatening emergency....more »

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Causes of Shortness of breath from exercise:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Shortness of breath from exercise. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Diagnostic tests for Shortness of breath from exercise:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Shortness of breath from exercise. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Calculate the Body mass index (BMI) = weight (kg) / height (m2)
    • Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30-40. Morbid obesity is defined as a BMI of over 40. Shortness of breath on moderate exertion is not uncommon due to the combination of obesity and lack of physical fitness
    • Blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature
    • Inspect for blueness of tongue and skin, reduced alertness and distress due to breathing problems
    • Lung examination to listen to breath sound quality, intensity and for added sounds. Crackles suggest congestive heart failure, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, lung fibrosis or bronchiectasis. Wheezes suggest asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
    • Abdominal examination for enlarged liver which may be a sign of congestive heart failure
  • more tests...»

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Shortness of breath from exercise: Comorbid Symptoms

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Shortness of breath from exercise. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  1. How long have you had the shortness of breath from exercise?

    Why: to determine if acute or chronic.

  2. What level of exercise is required to cause the shortness of breath?

    Why: can help determine severity of breathlessness e.g. shortness of breath with heavy exertion, moderate exertion, minimal exertion or at rest.

  3. How far can you walk before you get short of breath?
  4. How many steps can you climb before you get short of breath?
  5. Was the onset of shortness of breath from exercise sudden or gradual?

    Why: if sudden consider adult respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, lung collapse or pneumonia. If gradual onset, consider chronic diseases such as congestive cardiac failure, emphysema and fibrosis.

  6. more questions...»

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Shortness of breath from exercise) may include:

  1. Cough?

    Why: may be due to lung or heart disease.

  2. Sputum

    Why: color and quantity? - e.g. large volume pus-like suggests bronchiectasis or pneumonia; foul smelling dark colored suggests lung abscess; pink frothy secretions may be due to left ventricular heart failure; blood in sputum can be a serious sign of lung disease and must always be investigated.

  3. Audible wheeze?

    Why: may suggest asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, airways obstruction (by a foreign body or tumor) or left ventricular heart failure.

  4. Chest pain?

    Why: may be due to lung or heart disease.

  5. Fever?

    Why: e.g. fever at night may suggest tuberculosis, pneumonia or mesothelioma ( tumor of lung lining due to asbestos exposure).

  6. more symptoms...»

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Misdiagnosis and Shortness of breath from exercise

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer often fail to be diagnosed early. Some of the chronic lung diseases with diagnostic difficulties include asthma (perhaps surprisingly), COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, mesothelioma, smoker's cough, AIDS-related respiratory conditions (see AIDS), chronic pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases. Rare possibilities include diseases like psittacosis (bird-related lung infection). See other types of chronic lung diseases....read more »

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News Archives for Shortness of breath from exercise

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Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Shortness of breath from exercise from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Shortness of breath from exercise. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Shortness of breath from exercise

Medical Books Excerpts
  • DYSPNEA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • ORTHOPNEA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • STRIDOR
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • WHEEZING
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • SLEEP APNEA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Dyspnea
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • Apnea
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Dyspnea
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Stridor
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Tachypnea
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Wheezing
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Apnea
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Bradypnea
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Dyspnea
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Hyperpnea
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Orthopnea
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Stridor
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Tachypnea
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Dyspnea
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Wheezing
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Apnea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Bradypnea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Dyspnea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Hyperpnea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Orthopnea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Stridor
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Tachypnea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Stridor
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Wheezing
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Shortness of Breath
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Wheezing
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Apnea
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Bradypnea
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Dyspnea
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Hyperpnea
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Stridor
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Tachypnea
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Wheezing
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Bradypnea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Dyspnea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Hyperpnea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Orthopnea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Stridor
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Tachypnea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Wheezing
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Wheezing
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Apnea
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Bradypnea
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Dyspnea
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Hyperpnea
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Orthopnea
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Stridor
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Tachypnea
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

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Detailed list of causes of Shortness of breath from exercise

The list below shows some of the causes of Shortness of breath from exercise mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Shortness of breath from exercise?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Shortness of breath from exercise. Of the 1226 causes of Shortness of breath from exercise that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 9 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 15 causes are "common" diseases
  • 9 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 1 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 27 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 1191 causes have no prevalence information.

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Conditions listing symptoms: Shortness of breath from exercise:

The following list of conditions have 'Shortness of breath from exercise' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Conditions listing complications: Shortness of breath from exercise:

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Causes of Shortness of breath from exercise Based on Risk Factors

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  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Shortness of breath from exercise?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Shortness of breath from exercise, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Shortness of breath from exercise:

    Subtypes of Shortness of breath from exercise:

    Breathlessness on exertion (5 causes)

    Medical Conditions associated with Shortness of breath from exercise:

    Breathing difficulties (2518 causes), Shortness of breath (1225 causes), Breath symptoms (2745 causes), Breathing symptoms (3075 causes), Respiratory symptoms (4661 causes), Exercise symptoms (1285 causes), Movement symptoms (6004 causes), Mouth symptoms (6679 causes), Respiratory tract symptoms (4661 causes), Lung symptoms (2894 causes), Throat symptoms (3201 causes), Brain symptoms (2165 causes), Neurological symptoms (9194 causes), Muscle symptoms (6876 causes), Nerve symptoms (8848 causes), Head symptoms (9526 causes), Face symptoms (7761 causes)

    Symptoms related to Shortness of breath from exercise:

    Difficulty breathing (2518 causes), Exercise symptoms (1285 causes), Shortness of breath (1225 causes), Asthma (268 causes), Congestive heart failure (35 causes), Itral stenosis, Aortic stenosis, Tuberculosis, Left ventricular failure, Anthrax, Pnuemonia, Fibrosing alveolitis, Atelectasis, Hypersenstivity reactions, Interstitial lung disease, Sarcoidosis

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