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Breathing Difficulty
Alternate Names : Breathlessness, Difficulty Breathing, Dyspnea, Shortness of Breath
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Lungs
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The major features of the lungs include the bronchi, the bronchioles and the alveoli. The alveoli are the microscopic blood vessel-lined sacks in which oxygen and carbon dioxide gas are exchanged.
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• Definition
• Breathing Difficulty: Overview & Considerations
• Breathing Difficulty: Common Causes
• Breathing Difficulty: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
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