Expert Advice: Sudden Shortness of Breath Causes and Treatment

02:00 PM

Friday 02 June 2023

I wrote – Asmaa Morsi

Sudden shortness of breath or a feeling of difficulty catching a breath for a minute or two is an annoying thing that many people suffer from.

In this regard, Dr. Hossam Mowafi, Professor of Critical Care Medicine at Kasr Al-Ainy, said: “Shortness of breath may be a result of a stroke in the lung or bronchial sensitivity, or air gathering around the lung, depression on the left side of the heart, as well as psychological disorders and feelings of anxiety.” and stress.”

And he continued, during the presentation of the program “My Lord, Increase Me Knowledge”, broadcast on “Sada Al-Balad” channel: “So if you feel sudden shortness of breath, you must go to the specialist doctor immediately, to determine the causes of the problem and ways to deal with it.”