Verified By June 4, 2022
Most of the emergency calls are usually related to shortness of breath or dyspnea. It can occur due to an underlying medical condition or manifest due to other conditions such as strenuous activities like running or climbing stairs very fast. However, in such cases, breathing becomes normal after sometime and they doesn’t require any treatment.
When breathlessness is an emergency?
Shortness of breath can be a sign of medical emergency if it occurs due to an underlying medical problem.
Mild shortness of breath can become normal after resting for a few minutes. However, some people may experience the following symptoms:
Act fast if you experience breathlessness and above-mentioned symptoms. Visit a clinic near you or call 1066 immediately.
First-aid steps to be taken when breathlessness is an emergency:
If the patient is responsive: