Dyspnea/Shortness of Breath
Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath. It is sometimes described as an acute tightening in the chest, a desire for oxygen, trouble breathing, breathlessness, or a feeling of being suffocated. A healthy individual may have shortness of breath as a result of very vigorous exercise, extremely high temperatures, being overweight, or being at a higher altitude.
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