September 20, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Please mask indoors! It protects you and others from getting con crud and it protects people like me who have dyspnea and can't do it! You're a hero!
June 27, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Please mask indoors! It protects you and others from getting con crud and it protects people like me who have dyspnea and can't do it! You're a hero!
St. Dyspnea is the patron saint of labored breathing
June 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
St. Dyspnea is the patron saint of labored breathing
ICU Mini-Stories:
Middle-age pt presented to ED at 8:00 am with cough/dyspnea/weakness x 2 weeks. Poor appetite/could walk only a few feet due to dyspnea/dizziness. Vitals: HBP 79/60, HR 80, afebrile, O2 sat 96% on 2 l/m. Physical exam: ill-appearing, dry mucous membranes. Labs:
Middle-age pt presented to ED at 8:00 am with cough/dyspnea/weakness x 2 weeks. Poor appetite/could walk only a few feet due to dyspnea/dizziness. Vitals: HBP 79/60, HR 80, afebrile, O2 sat 96% on 2 l/m. Physical exam: ill-appearing, dry mucous membranes. Labs:
February 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
ICU Mini-Stories:
Middle-age pt presented to ED at 8:00 am with cough/dyspnea/weakness x 2 weeks. Poor appetite/could walk only a few feet due to dyspnea/dizziness. Vitals: HBP 79/60, HR 80, afebrile, O2 sat 96% on 2 l/m. Physical exam: ill-appearing, dry mucous membranes. Labs:
Middle-age pt presented to ED at 8:00 am with cough/dyspnea/weakness x 2 weeks. Poor appetite/could walk only a few feet due to dyspnea/dizziness. Vitals: HBP 79/60, HR 80, afebrile, O2 sat 96% on 2 l/m. Physical exam: ill-appearing, dry mucous membranes. Labs:
Everyone come see my Weezer tribute band “Conversational Dyspnea”
November 2, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Everyone come see my Weezer tribute band “Conversational Dyspnea”
Wish 1: To get relief from dyspnea (achieved w/ narcotics)
Wish 2: To go outside (we brought many tanks bc his high O2 needs)
Wish 3: To eat good gluten-free pizza (ordered & donated by me).
Before he died, he said it was the best 48hrs he's had in a long time. I cried. @3wishesprogram.bsky.social
Wish 2: To go outside (we brought many tanks bc his high O2 needs)
Wish 3: To eat good gluten-free pizza (ordered & donated by me).
Before he died, he said it was the best 48hrs he's had in a long time. I cried. @3wishesprogram.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Wish 1: To get relief from dyspnea (achieved w/ narcotics)
Wish 2: To go outside (we brought many tanks bc his high O2 needs)
Wish 3: To eat good gluten-free pizza (ordered & donated by me).
Before he died, he said it was the best 48hrs he's had in a long time. I cried. @3wishesprogram.bsky.social
Wish 2: To go outside (we brought many tanks bc his high O2 needs)
Wish 3: To eat good gluten-free pizza (ordered & donated by me).
Before he died, he said it was the best 48hrs he's had in a long time. I cried. @3wishesprogram.bsky.social
Yesterday I found out that many doctors have gaslighted me for years regarding my breathing issues. The pain doctor said that years ago. I got diagnosed with Dyspnea (shortness of breath) after seeing a pulmonologist because my lungs can't exhale properly due to my scoliosis and spine issues.
June 24, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Yesterday I found out that many doctors have gaslighted me for years regarding my breathing issues. The pain doctor said that years ago. I got diagnosed with Dyspnea (shortness of breath) after seeing a pulmonologist because my lungs can't exhale properly due to my scoliosis and spine issues.
March 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
November 23, 2024 at 8:35 PM
I didn’t watch, but I’m gathering my evaluation of dyspnea from earlier in the day was not inaccurate 🤷🏻♀️
You guys would've told me if he'd dropped dead in the middle of the speech, right?
April 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
I didn’t watch, but I’m gathering my evaluation of dyspnea from earlier in the day was not inaccurate 🤷🏻♀️
Gula-Gula and the tourists (Feat. Anonymous & Skullgeist)
July 29, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Gula-Gula and the tourists (Feat. Anonymous & Skullgeist)
"disneys" is my favourite because who the fuck named dyspnea anyway
September 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM
"disneys" is my favourite because who the fuck named dyspnea anyway
Case Record of the MGH: A 54-year-old male athlete was evaluated at this hospital because of exertional dyspnea and chest pain. Physical examination revealed jugular venous distention and Kussmaul’s sign. A diagnosis was made. Read the full case details: nej.md/3WpUsC8
#MedSky #CardioSky
#MedSky #CardioSky
Case 3-2025: A 54-Year-Old Man with Exertional Dyspnea and Chest Pain | NEJM
A 54-year-old male athlete was evaluated at this hospital because of exertional dyspnea
and chest pain. Physical examination revealed jugular venous distention and Kussmaul’s
sign. A diagnosis was ...
nej.md
January 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Case Record of the MGH: A 54-year-old male athlete was evaluated at this hospital because of exertional dyspnea and chest pain. Physical examination revealed jugular venous distention and Kussmaul’s sign. A diagnosis was made. Read the full case details: nej.md/3WpUsC8
#MedSky #CardioSky
#MedSky #CardioSky
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Of note: “exertional dyspnea” with a prevalence of approx. 80% in ME/CFS: Shortness of breath during exercise (exertional dyspnea) produces a sensation of not being able to "get enough air" and a feeling of being "out of breath
#MyalgicE #MEeps #CFSME #LongCovid #NeuroME
Of note: “exertional dyspnea” with a prevalence of approx. 80% in ME/CFS: Shortness of breath during exercise (exertional dyspnea) produces a sensation of not being able to "get enough air" and a feeling of being "out of breath
#MyalgicE #MEeps #CFSME #LongCovid #NeuroME
January 3, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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Of note: “exertional dyspnea” with a prevalence of approx. 80% in ME/CFS: Shortness of breath during exercise (exertional dyspnea) produces a sensation of not being able to "get enough air" and a feeling of being "out of breath
#MyalgicE #MEeps #CFSME #LongCovid #NeuroME
Of note: “exertional dyspnea” with a prevalence of approx. 80% in ME/CFS: Shortness of breath during exercise (exertional dyspnea) produces a sensation of not being able to "get enough air" and a feeling of being "out of breath
#MyalgicE #MEeps #CFSME #LongCovid #NeuroME
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Six years into #LongCOVID, my son keeps ending up in the ER with extreme air hunger (dyspnea doesn't quite describe it).
Worryingly, there appear to be no treatments besides Prednisone, a steroid one shouldn't take too often.
Six years into #LongCOVID, my son keeps ending up in the ER with extreme air hunger (dyspnea doesn't quite describe it).
Worryingly, there appear to be no treatments besides Prednisone, a steroid one shouldn't take too often.
January 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Six years into #LongCOVID, my son keeps ending up in the ER with extreme air hunger (dyspnea doesn't quite describe it).
Worryingly, there appear to be no treatments besides Prednisone, a steroid one shouldn't take too often.
Six years into #LongCOVID, my son keeps ending up in the ER with extreme air hunger (dyspnea doesn't quite describe it).
Worryingly, there appear to be no treatments besides Prednisone, a steroid one shouldn't take too often.
From Germany
"Our findings collectively reveal substantial microvascular impairments & increased arterial stiffness in pediatric Long COVID patients,particularly among those presenting with dyspnea"
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Screenshot from Science for ME update
#LongCovid #LongCovidKids
"Our findings collectively reveal substantial microvascular impairments & increased arterial stiffness in pediatric Long COVID patients,particularly among those presenting with dyspnea"
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Screenshot from Science for ME update
#LongCovid #LongCovidKids
March 26, 2026 at 1:48 AM
From Germany
"Our findings collectively reveal substantial microvascular impairments & increased arterial stiffness in pediatric Long COVID patients,particularly among those presenting with dyspnea"
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Screenshot from Science for ME update
#LongCovid #LongCovidKids
"Our findings collectively reveal substantial microvascular impairments & increased arterial stiffness in pediatric Long COVID patients,particularly among those presenting with dyspnea"
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Screenshot from Science for ME update
#LongCovid #LongCovidKids
CD14++ monocytes from long COVID patients show bioenergetic impairment, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) damage, and defective adaptation to oxidative stress, which may contribute to heart-related symptoms like dyspnea and angina.
www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26...
www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26...
May 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
CD14++ monocytes from long COVID patients show bioenergetic impairment, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) damage, and defective adaptation to oxidative stress, which may contribute to heart-related symptoms like dyspnea and angina.
www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26...
www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/26...
ICU Stories:
Patient with COPD-obstr sleep apnea (5 l/m O2 nasal cannula at baseline) / A. fib / diastolic heart failure / DM2 / vascular dz / HTN / CKD / morbid obesity (BMI 50) etc presents to the ED with dyspnea/cough/weakness x 2 days. Felt warm; did not check temperature. CXR in ED:
Patient with COPD-obstr sleep apnea (5 l/m O2 nasal cannula at baseline) / A. fib / diastolic heart failure / DM2 / vascular dz / HTN / CKD / morbid obesity (BMI 50) etc presents to the ED with dyspnea/cough/weakness x 2 days. Felt warm; did not check temperature. CXR in ED:
November 30, 2024 at 8:34 PM
ICU Stories:
Patient with COPD-obstr sleep apnea (5 l/m O2 nasal cannula at baseline) / A. fib / diastolic heart failure / DM2 / vascular dz / HTN / CKD / morbid obesity (BMI 50) etc presents to the ED with dyspnea/cough/weakness x 2 days. Felt warm; did not check temperature. CXR in ED:
Patient with COPD-obstr sleep apnea (5 l/m O2 nasal cannula at baseline) / A. fib / diastolic heart failure / DM2 / vascular dz / HTN / CKD / morbid obesity (BMI 50) etc presents to the ED with dyspnea/cough/weakness x 2 days. Felt warm; did not check temperature. CXR in ED:
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Of note: “exertional dyspnea” with a prevalence of approx. 80% in ME/CFS: Shortness of breath during exercise (exertional dyspnea) produces a sensation of not being able to "get enough air" and a feeling of being "out of breath
#MyalgicE #MEeps #CFSME #LongCovid #NeuroME
Of note: “exertional dyspnea” with a prevalence of approx. 80% in ME/CFS: Shortness of breath during exercise (exertional dyspnea) produces a sensation of not being able to "get enough air" and a feeling of being "out of breath
#MyalgicE #MEeps #CFSME #LongCovid #NeuroME
August 4, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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Of note: “exertional dyspnea” with a prevalence of approx. 80% in ME/CFS: Shortness of breath during exercise (exertional dyspnea) produces a sensation of not being able to "get enough air" and a feeling of being "out of breath
#MyalgicE #MEeps #CFSME #LongCovid #NeuroME
Of note: “exertional dyspnea” with a prevalence of approx. 80% in ME/CFS: Shortness of breath during exercise (exertional dyspnea) produces a sensation of not being able to "get enough air" and a feeling of being "out of breath
#MyalgicE #MEeps #CFSME #LongCovid #NeuroME
I've used my rescue inhaler 25-30 times today. Dry cough & sweats for weeks. Profound dyspnea 2 yrs; no one knows why, or tries to find out. (Covid neg., but the only people I've encountered are HCWs wearing N95s, w/ me in a P100, anyway). I feel consumptive. I feel like Keats. And I *hate* Keats.
September 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I've used my rescue inhaler 25-30 times today. Dry cough & sweats for weeks. Profound dyspnea 2 yrs; no one knows why, or tries to find out. (Covid neg., but the only people I've encountered are HCWs wearing N95s, w/ me in a P100, anyway). I feel consumptive. I feel like Keats. And I *hate* Keats.
@j-palliativemed.bsky.social Pain and dyspnea were more severe in patients with hyperactive delirium than those without delirium. The presence of hypoactive delirium was not associated with a greater severity of physical symptoms www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
December 6, 2024 at 6:44 PM
@j-palliativemed.bsky.social Pain and dyspnea were more severe in patients with hyperactive delirium than those without delirium. The presence of hypoactive delirium was not associated with a greater severity of physical symptoms www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
When should you suspect pneumonic plague?
If a patient has rapid-onset fever + cough + dyspnea AND:
- Traveled to AZ/NM/CO/CA
- Handled sick/dead rodents or wild animals
- Has cats (esp. sick ones) exposed to wildlife
- Had close contact with someone who died suddenly w/ respiratory symptoms
If a patient has rapid-onset fever + cough + dyspnea AND:
- Traveled to AZ/NM/CO/CA
- Handled sick/dead rodents or wild animals
- Has cats (esp. sick ones) exposed to wildlife
- Had close contact with someone who died suddenly w/ respiratory symptoms
July 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
When should you suspect pneumonic plague?
If a patient has rapid-onset fever + cough + dyspnea AND:
- Traveled to AZ/NM/CO/CA
- Handled sick/dead rodents or wild animals
- Has cats (esp. sick ones) exposed to wildlife
- Had close contact with someone who died suddenly w/ respiratory symptoms
If a patient has rapid-onset fever + cough + dyspnea AND:
- Traveled to AZ/NM/CO/CA
- Handled sick/dead rodents or wild animals
- Has cats (esp. sick ones) exposed to wildlife
- Had close contact with someone who died suddenly w/ respiratory symptoms
our glorious morning dyspnea
our great phlegm-filled lungs
its primitive alkalemia
its wicked anxiety-related shortness of breath
our great phlegm-filled lungs
its primitive alkalemia
its wicked anxiety-related shortness of breath
January 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
our glorious morning dyspnea
our great phlegm-filled lungs
its primitive alkalemia
its wicked anxiety-related shortness of breath
our great phlegm-filled lungs
its primitive alkalemia
its wicked anxiety-related shortness of breath