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==Overview==
Dyspnea is the uncomfortable awareness of one's own breathing. It is a common symptom of numerous medical disorders.
 
==Causes==
 
===Life Threatening Causes===
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
*[[Acute heart failure]]
*[[Acute coronary syndrome]]
*[[Acute papillary muscle rupture]]
*[[Acute respiratory distress syndrome]]
*[[Anaphylaxis]]
*[[Aortic dissection]]
*[[Bronchospasm]]
*[[Cardiac tamponade]]
*[[Foreign body aspiration]]
*[[Glottic edema]]
*[[Pneumothorax]]
*[[Pulmonary embolism]]
*[[Pulmonary edema]]
 
===Common Causes===
*[[Acute heart failure]]
*[[Acute coronary syndrome]]
*[[Asthma]]
*[[Anemia]]
*[[COPD]]
*[[Interstitial lung disease]]
*[[Pulmonary embolism]]
*[[Pneumonia]]
*[[Respiratory tract infection]]
 
Click '''[[Dyspnea causes|here]]''' for the complete list of causes.
 
==FIRE: Focused Initial Rapid Evaluation==
A Focused Initial Rapid Evaluation (FIRE) should be performed to identify patients in need of immediate intervention.
 
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==Complete Diagnostic Approach==
A complete diagnostic approach should be carried out after a focused initial rapid evaluation is conducted and following initiation of any urgent intervention
 
==Do's==
 
==Don'ts==
 
==References==
 
[[Category:Symptoms]]
[[Category:Signs and symptoms]]
[[Category:Resident survival guide]]
[[Category:Cardiology]]
[[Category:Pulmonology]]
[[Category:Emergency medicine]]
 
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Latest revision as of 13:56, 4 March 2015