A breathing problem is often described as ‘shortness of breath’ or ‘difficulty to breathe’. Some patients may describe it as ‘panting episodes’. The symptom can be due to diseases of the lungs, heart, blood or hormones. Usually, there will be triggering factors that will initiate the symptoms. For example, among asthmatic patients, the common triggering factors for their shortness of breath are cold temperature, exposure to dust, smoke and pollen. If a person has breathing problems, it's importa

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