Dyspnea Flashcards
1
Q
Chest tightness or constriction
A
Bronchoconstriction
Interstitial edema
2
Q
Increased work or effort of breathing
A
Airway obstruction
Neuromuscular disease
3
Q
Air hunger, need to breath , urge to breath
A
Increased drive to breath
CHF
Pulmonary embolism
Moderate to sévère airflow obstruction
4
Q
Cannot get a deep breath
Unsatisfying breath
A
Hyperinflation- Asthma, COPD
Restricted tidal volume- pulmonary fibrosis, chest wall restrictions
5
Q
Heavy breathing, rapid breathing, breathing more
A
Deconditioning
