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53 possible causes of 'Shortness of breath on exertion'
1. Shortness of Breath on Exertion
Many people experience feel short of breath during strenuous activity if they are not accustomed to exercise....

Symptoms:

  • Shortness of breath on exertion
Click to view article 2. Asthma
Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, che...

Symptoms:

  • Painful respiration
  • Coughing up yellow sputum
  • Intercostal recession
  • Short of breath at night
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
Click to view article 3. Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be short-lived(acute) or ...

Symptoms:

  • Fatigue
  • General weakness
  • Tired
  • Feels hot to touch
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
Click to view article 4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) is lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. There are two...

Symptoms:

  • Barrel chest
  • Painful respiration
  • Pursed-lip breathing
  • Shortness of breath at rest
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
Click to view article 5. Emphysema
Emphysema is a progressive, incurable chronic lung condition. The air sacs(alveoli) are destroyed and oxygen ...

Symptoms:

  • Fidgeting
  • Swollen ankle
  • Anxiety
  • General weakness
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
Click to view article 6. Heart failure
Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a life-threatening condition in which the heart can n...

Symptoms:

  • Low blood pressure
  • Dependent edema
  • Lightheadedness
  • Night sweats
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
Click to view article 7. Aortic dissection
Aortic dissection is a potentially life-threatening condition in which there is bleeding into and along the w...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Yawning, excessive
  • Abdominal pain radiating to the back
  • Abdominal pain
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
Click to view article 8. Cor pulmonale
Cor pulmonale is failure of the right side of the heart brought on by long-term high blood pressure in the pu...

Symptoms:

  • Swollen legs
  • Shortness of breath at rest
  • Blue fingernails
  • Swollen feet
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
Click to view article 9. Pulmonary embolus
A pulmonary embolus is a blockage of an artery in the lungs by fat, air, a blood clot, or tumor cells.Venous ...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Rapid shallow breathing
  • Moist skin
  • Unable to take deep breaths
  • Wheezing
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
10. Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a term that doctors use to describe patients who have congestive heart failure due...

Symptoms:

  • Crushing chest pain
  • Night time urination
  • Hard to awaken
  • Pain
  • Shortness of breath on exertion
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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