Interní Med. 2011; 13(3): 120-122

Dyspnea - diagnosis and treatment

MUDr.Jana Šmalcová
IV. interní klinika VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha

Shortness of breath, as one of the frequent and important symptom, is often poorly tolerated by patients. It may be the first and only

sign of diseases, which can directly and potentially life-threatening, so it is necessary to pay due attention to its causes, correct diagnosis

and adequate treatment.

Keywords: dyspnoea, cardiac dyspnoea, pulmonary shortness of breath, hypoxia

Published: March 16, 2011  Show citation

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