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Catamenial pneumothorax is a spontaneous pneumothorax that recurs during menstruation, within 72 hours before or after the onset of a cycle. [1] It usually involves the right side of the chest and right lung, and is associated with thoracic endometriosis. [2]
In larval ascariasis, symptoms occur 4–16 days after infection. The final symptoms are gastrointestinal discomfort, colic and vomiting, fever, and observation of live worms in stools. Some patients may have pulmonary symptoms or neurological disorders during migration of the larvae. There are generally few or no symptoms.
People with this diagnosis may have no obvious symptoms, they may present with shortness of breath or wheezing. Infants and children present with symptoms of heavy breathing at a rate greater than 20 breath/min. Oxygen levels are lower due to hypoxia, and chest x-rays show signs of pneumonia .
Women are more prone to bloating and often identify these symptoms during menstruation. [6] Some individuals who develop distension may have either poor motility of their intestines or may be hypersensitive to gut sensations. [7] Certain medications, such as antidepressants and anti-spasmodics, can contribute to reduced gut motility.
Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy - "typically occurring in third trimester, though it can occur as early as 20 weeks and can also occur in the ...
[1] [2] It may also occur in immobile patients (stroke, spinal cord injury, aging), or with temporary immobility such as prolonged sitting or standing, and during menstruation or pregnancy. [1] The condition is more concerning if it starts suddenly, or pain or shortness of breath is present. [2] Treatment depends on the underlying cause. [2]
Dr. Comisha Holloman, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Texas Children’s Hospital, says shortness of breath during pregnancy is typically caused by hormonal and physiologic changes. For ...
Ken came to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of shortness of breath. He had a long-standing history of asthma and felt that he was having a flare-up.