Causes of shortness of breath, check to find the cause in time

If you usually have shortness of breath, you should be aware that it may be caused by many factors. Respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, stomach diseases, and endocrine diseases can all cause shortness of breath. You should also do relevant examinations to better understand the condition and treat it.

1. Causes of shortness of breath

There are many causes of shortness of breath, which may be caused by diseases of the respiratory system itself, or by diseases of the central nervous system, cardiovascular, abdominal, gastrointestinal, metabolic, endocrine and blood systems. It is a common respiratory symptom in clinical practice. It is often an early symptom of respiratory insufficiency caused by respiratory diseases or lesions of organs or tissues that control or affect breathing. Further aggravation of the disease may lead to respiratory distress or dyspnea, or even respiratory failure, which is life-threatening. Due to the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the respiratory system, infants are more likely to experience shortness of breath and respiratory distress once illness affects their breathing.

2. Related inspections

Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) Respiratory muscle function measurement Respiratory exercise test

A detailed medical history and physical examination can usually provide the possible location and cause of the lesion. For example, a history of fever, foreign body aspiration, trauma, poisoning, etc. can provide important clues for diagnosis. In addition to respiratory rate, depth, rhythm, symmetry, respiratory effort (respiratory muscle work) and lung auscultation, the physical examination assessment also includes general reactions, state of consciousness, vital signs (heart rate, pulse, blood pressure, body temperature, etc.) and systemic circulation perfusion, which can be used to understand the severity of the disease.