What are the causes of shortness of breath?
Disease description:
I am a 28-year-old female. Recently, I have been experiencing slight shortness of breath and a feeling of insufficient respiration. I would like to ask, what are the possible causes of difficulty breathing?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingli
The main causes of difficulty breathing include the following aspects:
1. Respiratory system diseases: such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, bronchitis, etc., which may cause airway obstruction or impaired lung function, resulting in difficulty breathing.
2. Heart diseases: heart problems such as heart failure and myocardial infarction can also cause difficulty breathing, as the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to blood congestion in the lungs.
3. Neuromuscular diseases: such as myasthenia syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, etc., which may lead to weakness of the respiratory muscles and subsequently cause difficulty breathing.
4. Hematologic diseases: such as severe anemia, which may cause difficulty breathing due to a reduced number of red blood cells in the blood, impairing its ability to carry oxygen effectively.
When experiencing difficulty breathing, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
