Most of us have experienced shortness of breath with vigorous exercise, which improves rapidly with rest. A sensation of shortness of breath can occur for many other reasons as well, including poor ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Key Takeaways Common causes of shortness of breath include physical ...

Experiencing shortness of breath, medically termed dyspnea, is common. It's a sensation where you're uncomfortably gasping for breath, feeling suffocated, yet it's distinct from air hunger. This could ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male in my late 50s and have recently been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and high blood pressure. A cardiac catheterization procedure ...

Breathlessness is a serious warning sign of heart or lung problems and should never be ignored. Experts debunk the viral ...

Sep. 30—(StatePoint) Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is an ultra-rare lung disease with approximately 3,600 diagnosed cases in the United States. Unfortunately, some people are potentially living ...

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complex and often misunderstood condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. Unlike systemic hypertension – the "regular" high blood ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a male in my late 50s and have recently been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and high blood pressure. A cardiac catheterization procedure ...