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Dyspnoe

Dyspnea

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Dyspnoe ist eines der häufigsten Leitsymptome, das zu einem Arztbesuch führt. Die Ursachen der Dyspnoe sind vielfältig und betreffen nicht nur Erkrankungen des kardiorespiratorischen Systems, sondern auch metabolische, neuromuskuläre und andere Störungen. Für die Diagnostik und die notwendigen Therapiemaßnahmen ist es zunächst von großer Bedeutung, zwischen akuter und chronischer Atemnot zu unterscheiden. Der Beitrag befasst sich neben den Differenzialdiagnosen, der Diagnostik und der Therapie der Dyspnoe auch mit der Pathophysiologie und der Problematik der Objektivierbarkeit dieses Symptoms.

Abstract

Dyspnea is one of the most frequent leading symptoms that prompts patients to seek medical advice. The causes of dyspnea are multifaceted and affect not only diseases of the cardiorespiratory system but also metabolic, neuromuscular, and other disorders. It is first essential to differentiate between acute and chronic respiratory depression for the diagnostic work-up to initiate the necessary therapeutic measures. This article addresses the differential diagnoses, diagnostics, and treatment of dyspnea as well as the pathophysiology and problems involved in the ability to objectify this symptom.

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Pfeifer, M. Dyspnoe. Pneumologe 2, 177–187 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10405-005-0044-1

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