nurse's notes

DYSPNEA -difficulty of breathing
it is a symptom common to:

• pulmonary conditions including :
  

1. tracheal and bronchial obstruction due to inflammation
   
2. pleurisy
   
3. tumors of the mediastinum
4. aspirated foreign bodies

• cardiac condition

• anemia

• psychiatric condition as anxiety

• acute disease of the lungs

• parynchymal lesion of the lungs

• atelectasis

Signs and Symptoms

• rapid respiratory rate or reduced
• each breath shallow and deep
  
• appear anxious
• pupils dilated mouth held open
• tongue , lips are dry
• skin become moist and cyanotic

Management:

• Bed rest
• Administration of oxygen inhalation therapy
• Treatment depends on the disease that causes dyspnea

Source:medical nursing book , my nursing notes