Shortness of breath, known as “dyspnoea” in medicine, is a subjective sensation of difficulty in breathing. It is a common symptom experienced by individuals across various age groups, and can be a ...

Dear Dr. Roach • A recent column discussed shortness of breath on exercise. My aunt had this exact same scenario, and it turned out to be lung cancer. She ignored it for a while, then when she got ...

Most of us have experienced shortness of breath with vigorous exercise, which improves rapidly with rest. A sensation of shortness of breath can occur for many other reasons as well, including poor ...