Alternative Names
Difficulty breathing – first aid; Dyspnea – first aid; Shortness of breath – first aid
Definition of Breathing difficulties – first aid
Breathing difficulties can be described in several different ways. You may be short of breath, unable to take a deep breath, gasping for air, or feel like you are not getting enough air.
Symptoms
The following symptoms are often associated with difficulty breathing:
Review
Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Clinic. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 7/8/2009
