Dyspnea history and symptoms

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Dyspnea Microchapters

Patient Information

Overview

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Dyspnea from other Diseases

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

History

Medical History Questions

  • Shortness of breath?
  • Grunting or wheezing sounds while breathing?
  • Duration of breathing difficulty?
  • Did it slowly progress over weeks to months?
  • What is the rapidity of onset?
  • Is there a sequence of separate episodes? How long does each last, and does each episode have a similar pattern?
  • Has the breathing difficulty gotten worse recently?
  • Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?
  • Does the amount of breathing difficulty change over time?
  • Does breathing difficulty occur while the patient is resting?
  • How long does each episode last?
  • Is it worse when you lie flat (orthopnea)?
  • Is it worse when the patient changes body position?
  • Did it develop within 4 to 6 hours after exposure to something the patient may be allergic to?
  • Is it worse after exercise?
  • Does shortness of breath occur only when the patient is wheezing?
  • Is the patient's breathing pattern irregular?

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