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Shortness of breath and Fast or shallow breathing
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Conditions
- Acute exacerbation of COPD
- Acute heart failure
- Bronchiolitis
- Croup
- Pulmonary Embolism
- SVT
- Severe allergic reaction
Acute exacerbation of COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a collection of lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive airways disease.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Fast or shallow breathing
- Wheeze (noise on breathing out)
- Cough which produces mucus
- Loss of appetite
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Acute exacerbation of COPD.
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Acute heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition caused by the heart failing to pump enough blood around the body at the right pressure.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Swollen feet or ankles
- Fast or shallow breathing
- Cough which produces mucus
- Coughing up frothy mucus
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Acute heart failure.
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection that affects babies and young children under a year old.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Wheeze (noise on breathing out)
- Fast or shallow breathing
- Runny nose
- Blocked nose
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Bronchiolitis.
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Croup
Croup is a childhood condition that affects the windpipe (trachea), the airways to the lungs (the bronchi) and the voice box (larynx).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Barking cough
- Blocked nose
- Runny nose
- Shortness of breath
- High temperature
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Croup.
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Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain, worse on breathing in
- Fast or shallow breathing
- Chest pain on physical effort
- Coughing up blood
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Pulmonary Embolism.
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SVT
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is the name given to an abnormality of heart rhythm, characterised by a fast heartbeat.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Feeling heart beat
- Loss of consciousness
- Chest pain
- Lightheaded or feeling dizzy
- Shortness of breath
Our Health A-Z contains more information on SVT.
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Severe allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can develop rapidly.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling of the face
- Swollen lip
- Breathlessness that starts suddenly
- Fast or shallow breathing
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Severe allergic reaction.
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Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
