Someone experiencing shortness of breath might be experiencing acute anxiety or a symptom of a heart condition. Know the difference.

Shortness of breath, known medically as dyspnea, often serves as your body’s warning system for underlying health issues that need attention. When breathing becomes difficult, your heart could ...

Ms. Arakawa, the wife of the actor Gene Hackman, died from the effects of a disease often caused by contact with droppings ...

Argentine-born Pope Francis was forced Sunday to interrupt his homily in St. Peter's Square during the Armed Forces Jubilee Sunday due to notorious breathing difficulties. “Now I apologize and ...

When people think of heart problems, they usually imagine chest pain or shortness of breath. But a persistent cough can also be a sign of a serious heart condition known as congestive heart failure ...

Physical effects, such as fatigue and shortness of breath, can be particularly hard on patients. They can make even a small effort such as walking across a room seem like too much. Take it slow ...