Table 1 Causes of dyspnea and their occurrence
Number/percentage | |
|---|---|
Acute heart failure (AHF) | 64/38 |
Acute exacerbation of COPD (ECOPD)/asthma | 53/31.5 |
Pneumonia | 51/30.3 |
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) | 14/8.3 |
Massive pleural effusion | 7/4.1 |
Acute pulmonary embolism | 9/5.3 |