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 ...

The inability to catch one's breath can be a scary thing. Whether it's caused by something minor like having the wind knocked out of one's lungs, or something more serious like an asthma attack, it's ...

Shortness of breath is an often overlooked symptom of what may be heart failure or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). New research shows that with early intervention, patients can avoid ...

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 ...

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 ...

When a patient calls a primary care provider due to shortness of breath symptoms, recommending an in-office examination is generally warranted. Your patient may explain how they are out of breath from ...