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A 60-year-old patient who comes to the emergency room with shortness of breath
is experiencing
A. dysphagia. C. pleural effusion.
B. inspiration. D. dyspnea.
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D. Dyspnea. Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath. It can be caused by many factors, including asthma, COPD, anemia, allergies, heart failure, or other problems with the lungs or heart. In older adults, it can also be a sign of an underlying respiratory problem or heart disease.
