What Does Shortness of Breath Mean in Acute Pneumonia?

Authors: Klepikov I*

DOI: 10.23880/oajprs-16000157

Volume 7, Issue 1

Abstract

One of the most characteristic and relatively early signs of acute pneumonia (AP) is shortness of breath. The appearance of this sign in patients with AP is usually identified with respiratory insufficiency and may be accompanied by hypoxemia [1-3], which, in turn, serves as a marker of the severity of the disease and a prognostic indicator [4-7]. One of the main reasons for the rapid respiratory rhythm and the feeling of lack of air is considered to be the blockade of gas exchange in the area of inflammatory infiltration and blood bypass through unventilated areas [8-11].

Keywords: Acute Pneumonia; COVID-19; Respiratory Disorders; Pathogenetic Care; Rheopulmonograms

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