Nonpulmonary causes of dyspnea.
Dyspnea as a symptom is often related to pulmonary disorders. However, nonpulmonary disorders could be significantly responsible for causing dyspnea. Basic pathophysiology and clinical approach to nonpulmonary disorders causing dyspnea are discussed in this article.
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