The simple answer to this question is – both! Both heart and lung conditions can cause shortness of breath, technically called dyspnea. However, there are other conditions also which can cause dyspnea. So let’s know more about this condition.
The heart and lung functions are closely interrelated. The heart must constantly deliver blood to the lungs where the blood is purified and sent back to the heart. The heart then pumps oxygen-rich blood to all cells of the body. A disruption anywhere in this process can trigger dyspnea, either in the long or short run.
While high altitudes, impure air, intense activity and obesity can make breathing difficult for anybody, this is a temporary problem that goes away when these parameters are removed. Its only when the problem occurs without these parameters being present that one should be concerned.
Chronic dyspnea is when the condition has been persisting for several months, although not very severe in nature. Acute dyspnea is when the condition is short-term but very intense.
Shortness of breath is the condition where the person feels his breath is coming in spasms or short bursts. Its easily recognizable by anybody. But in addition to this, there are many conditions in which breathing is difficult, and if left untreated, can develop in to dyspnea eventually. These are:
If you or any of your near ones are displaying symptoms of dyspnea, rush to a reputed hospital. A general physician, or cardiologist or pulmonologist will conduct the following tests to diagnose the precise cause and severity of your condition. These include:
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We sometimes tend to ignore conditions like shortness of breath even when we know that isn’t normal. Useful article which explains more about the condition and when to see a doctor.
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