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*There are many potential causes of difficulty breathing, ranging from temporary and mild to chronic and serious. Some of the most common causes include: | *There are many potential causes of difficulty breathing, ranging from temporary and mild to chronic and serious. Some of the most common causes include: | ||
*[[Asthma]]: A chronic lung condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing. | *[[Asthma]]: A chronic lung condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing. | ||
*[[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [[COPD]] ]]: A group of lung diseases that cause inflammation and obstruction of the airways, making it difficult to breathe. COPD is often caused by long-term exposure to smoke, pollution, or other irritants. | *[[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [[COPD]]]]: A group of lung diseases that cause inflammation and obstruction of the airways, making it difficult to breathe. COPD is often caused by long-term exposure to smoke, pollution, or other irritants. | ||
*[[Pneumonia]]: A lung infection that can cause inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing. | *[[Pneumonia]]: A lung infection that can cause inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing. | ||
*[[Heart disease]]: Heart conditions such as heart failure or a heart attack can lead to fluid buildup in the lungs or decreased blood flow, both of which can cause difficulty breathing. | *[[Heart disease]]: Heart conditions such as heart failure or a heart attack can lead to fluid buildup in the lungs or decreased blood flow, both of which can cause difficulty breathing. | ||
