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Shortness of breath (dyspnea) Report
Shortness of breath refers to any difficulty in drawing sufficient breath; also called labored breathing.
What we've learned from patients who report Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
171 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
458 |  |
|
Mild
|
657 |  |
|
None
|
754 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Inhaler | 17 |  |
|
| ProAir HFA | 12 | |
|
| Albuterol | 7 | |
|
| Non-invasive Ventilator | 6 | |
|
| BiPAP w/humidifier | 5 | |
|
| Oxygen Concentrator | 4 | |
|
| Prednisone | 4 | |
|
| Advair Diskus | 4 | |
|
| Chest x-ray | 3 | |
|
| Lorazepam | 3 | |
|
| Combivent | 2 | |
|
| Tracheostomy | 2 | |
|
| Symbicort | 2 | |
|
| Flovent HFA | 2 | |
|
| Morphine Sulfate | 2 | |
|
| Ventolin HFA | 2 | |
|
| Handicap/Disability Parking Permit | 2 | |
|
| Proventil HFA | 2 | |
|
| Revatio | 1 | |
|
| Metoprolol | 1 | |
|
| Ipratropium Inhalant | 1 | |
|
| X-rays | 1 | |
|
| Rollator | 1 | |
|
| Deep breathing and relaxation | 1 | |
|
| Heat avoidance | 1 | |
|
| Kidney Transplant | 1 | |
|
| Brovana | 1 | |
|
| Avoiding unhealthy relations | 1 | |
|
| Spiriva HandiHaler | 1 | |
|
| Diaphragm Pacing Implant | 1 | |
Report created on February 11, 2012.