Dyspnea (shortness of breath regardless of position ... Obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, and trauma to the nerve supplying the body's primary breathing muscle (diaphragm) are additional causes.

Dyspnea is one of the most common symptoms reported by patients receiving palliative care. It is not only a symptom of severe or chronic pulmonary disease, but is also associated with a wide ...

In addition to pharmacologic interventions and oxygen, there are a number of nonpharmacologic strategies that can be beneficial in the management of dyspnea. By changing a patient's physical ...