DyspneaDyspneaI
DefinitionI
DefinitionSubjectiveAwarenessofdifficultybreathing;shortnessofbreathObjectiveExpression:toilfulbreathingaction(withnosewinginhalingandfurling,mouthopen,shouldershunching,faceturningdarkpurple,andaccessorymusclesofrespirationparticipatingintheaction),abnormalfrequency,depthandrhythmofbreath
respiratoryrespiratoryPhysiologyPhysiologyThefullprocessofrespirationcomprisesExternalrespiration——trachea,alveolus,thoraxTransportofairthroughblood——arterybloodoxygenInternalrespiration——gaspressure,solubility,dispersion,V/QDyspneamayoccurasresultofphysiologicalorpathologicalchangeofanyofthethreeprocessesdescribedabove
Etiology1
Respiratorysystemdiseases2
Cardio-vascularsystemdiseases3
Toxication4
Hemopathy5
Neuralandmentalfactors1
Respiratorysystemdiseases–Obstructi