Causes and management of chronic breathlessness in adults
Booker, R.
Nursing Times 100(38): 46-47; 49-50
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 15493766 Document Number: 570185
Breathlessness is a common symptom associated with a variety of disorders. It is defined as 'an abnormal awareness or difficulty with breathing' (Bourke and Brewis, 1998). It can be acute or chronic. Acute breathlessness typically occurs within a short timeframe and may be severe. It may also be the presenting symptom of life-threatening disease. Chronic breathlessness develops over several months or years.