What are the most common causes of expiratory dyspnea?
Disease description:
My colleague is experiencing difficulty breathing and was diagnosed with expiratory dyspnea after visiting the hospital. What are the most common causes of expiratory dyspnea?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xiao Ning
The most common causes of expiratory dyspnea include bronchial asthma, asthmatic bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
1. Bronchial Asthma: This is a chronic airway inflammatory disease often triggered by genetic, allergic, or environmental factors. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing.
Asthmatic Bronchitis: Primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, it presents symptoms such as cough, sputum production, and expiratory dyspnea.
2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Associated with long-term smoking, dust exposure, genetic factors, etc., it is characterized by airflow limitation, difficulty breathing, and may worsen during infections in winter and spring.
If related symptoms occur, timely medical consultation for diagnosis and treatment is necessary.
