Sudden onset breathlessness
Sudden onset breathlessness is the rapid development of difficulty breathing over minutes to hours. It can signal life-threatening conditions like pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, or acute heart failure and requires immediate medical assessment. Common causes include pulmonary embolism (blood clot in lung), pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and acute asthma attack.
Conditions that commonly cause sudden onset breathlessness
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Common Causes of Sudden onset breathlessness
- Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in lung)
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
- Acute asthma attack
- Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)
- Acute heart failure
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Sudden onset breathlessness
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Any sudden breathlessness is a medical emergency
- Breathlessness with chest pain
- Breathlessness after recent surgery or long travel
- Breathlessness with swelling of face or throat
- Breathlessness with blue lips or confusion
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