Dyspnea 07
Dyspnea 07 :
Medicine. Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing. The victim is usually quite aware of the unusual breathing pattern. MSDS Relevance: Shortness of breath can be an indicator of many physical ailments including simple exertion, a panic attack, a blow to the chest, asthma, cardiac disease, emphysema, as well as exposure to toxic chemicals. The wide variety of possible causes highlights why one should always read the MSDS for a material before working with it. That way, you can be on guard for known symptoms of exposure. If a person is suffering from shortness of breath, evaluate them for additional symptoms and possible exposures. Keep the victim in a sitting position. Remove the victim to fresh air if possible and seek medical attention. See also: Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema
