Home > Patient's Guide > Glossary of Terms > Dyspnea
Glossary of Terms
Dyspnea The medical term for difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea occurs from a variety of causes such as asthma attacks, acute laryngitis in children, weakness of the heart, and congestive heart failure.
Faculty and Staff | Patient's Guide | Areas of Expertise | Diseases & Treatments | Contact Us Home | What's New | Videos | Articles | Downloads | Calendar | Web Links | Site Map
University of Southern California, 1520 San Pablo Street, HCC2 Suite 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Phone: 323.442.5849 Fax: 323.442.5956 E-mail: ctinfo@surgery.usc.edu Copyright © Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
