shortness of breath

The best to truly understand why shortness of breath occurs is to determine what urges us to breathe in the first place. Some might think it is lack of oxygen, but in most circumstances, the cause is entirely different. Remember that there are two parts to breathing – ventilation and respiration. Any disruption to both […]

The shortness of breath during exertion has various causes. In most cases, it is due to issues with the lungs, heart or airways. Other issues that might cause shortness of breath during exertion include lung issues such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Even asthma can affect the airways and cause shortness of breath. Additionally, congestive