title: Evaluation of dyspnea.
abstract: The differential diagnosis of dyspnea includes a wide range of diseases and disorders with differing causes and symptoms. A thorough evaluation, with particular attention to the patient's history, is important in determining an effective course of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Salzman
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination