We will discuss common causes of shortness of breath (acute dyspnea) along with examples and associated symptoms using a simple mnemonic. Great for everyone including nurses, medical learners, students, and USMLE!

Shortness of breath can be caused by many different conditions. Examples include viral infections like COVID, along with pneumonia, COPD, asthma, heart attack (myocardial infarction), heart failure, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, anaphylaxis, pulmonary embolism, pregnancy, anxiety, and much more!

Knowing all the different causes of shortness of breath can help you determine the expected symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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