dyspnea

pulmonary edema

accumulation of fluid in the alveoli and interstitial spaces of the lungs

Asthma

airway is inflamed with increased vascular permeability and edema formation. Tenacious mucus makes breathing more labored and expiration more difficult

Cheyne-Stokes respirations

alternating periods of deep, shallow breathing, and periods of apnea

Emphysema

alveoli become enlarged and lose their elasticity, which causes a trapping of air in the alveolar sacs

cause of dyspnea

asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, anaphylaxis, alveolar problems: pneumonia, aspiration, pneumothorax pulmonary edema

pneumothorax

complete or partial collapse of lung caused by air in the pleural space

aspiration

foreign substance in airways and lungs

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

patient awakens at night with SOB

kuusmaul repirations

seen in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis

s/s of dyspnea

SOB, cyanosis, labored breathing, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Anaphylaxis

hypersensitivity reaction, resulting in severe laryngeal edema, bronchospasm and vascular collapse

pneumonia

infection of the lung parenchyma

Chronic bronchitis

inflammation, thickening, and swelling of mucous

dyspnea

is subjective breathing experience that an individual reports as "uncomfortable" or as not being able to "catch my breath"