Emergency Treatments for Shortness of Breath

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Tip 1 - How to Treat Shortness of Breath

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by MAKALI MULU | permalink

This clinical review feature article is presented in conjunction with the Department of Emergency Medicine Education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas. Learning Objectives >> Identify the most common causes of respiratory distress seen in the prehospital setting. >> Identify the management options and the goals for prehospital treatment of shortness of breath. >> Discuss the benefits of CPAP for respiratory distress.

For further reading: http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-35/issue-5/patient-care/how-treat-shortness-breath.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Breathing difficulties - first aid: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Nancy Cearley | permalink

For further reading: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000007.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - Shortness of Breath

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by jpucko | permalink

Dyspnoea is a common problem that we see in the emergency department on a daily basis. It compromises of three main common complaints - increased work of breathing, the presence of chest tightness or...

For further reading: http://emergencyeducation.net/shortness-of-breath.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - Shortness-of-Breath

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Keith Space | permalink

Many patients with serious illness experience shortness of breath, a symptom that health care professionals call “dyspnea.” Dyspnea can be very frightening to patients and their families. There are...

For further reading: http://getpalliativecare.org/quick-facts/shortness-of-breath/ ^[4]