Symptom detail

Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath is a breathing, airway, nose, throat, or lung-related symptom that may be tracked with oxygen saturation, triggers, and medication use when relevant.

Respiratory Lungs / airways ID 48
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Common Tracking

Record breathing effort, oxygen saturation if available, cough character, sputum, fever, triggers, inhaler or medicine use, activity tolerance, and exposure history.

Urgency Context

Potential urgent symptom: seek emergency care for sudden, severe, new, or worsening symptoms, or when this appears with breathing trouble, chest symptoms, fainting, neurologic changes, severe bleeding, or safety concerns.

Medicine links

Commonly linked medicines

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Albuterol

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Short-acting beta agonist bronchodilator symptom context
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Amlodipine

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

Calcium channel blocker symptom context
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Atenolol

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

Beta blocker symptom context
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Budesonide formoterol

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist symptom context
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Carvedilol

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

Alpha/beta blocker symptom context
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Chlorthalidone

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

Thiazide-like diuretic symptom context
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Fluticasone salmeterol

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist symptom context
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Furosemide

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

Loop diuretic symptom context
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Hydrochlorothiazide

Commonly used for selected bacterial infections when prescribed and matched to the suspected or confirmed organism.

Thiazide diuretic symptom context
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Lisinopril

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

ACE inhibitor symptom context
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Losartan

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

Angiotensin II receptor blocker symptom context
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Methotrexate

Commonly used for inflammatory, autoimmune, allergy, skin, lung, or immune-mediated care depending on formulation and diagnosis.

Antimetabolite immunomodulator symptom context
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Metoprolol

Commonly used in blood pressure, heart failure, angina, kidney-protection, or fluid-management care depending on the medicine.

Beta blocker symptom context
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Montelukast

Commonly used for asthma, COPD, bronchospasm, allergy-airway, or breathing-symptom care depending on formulation.

Leukotriene receptor antagonist symptom context

Connected records

Database matches for this symptom

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Allergies

Allergies is an allergy, immune, or autoimmune condition tracked with triggers, reactions, infections, medicines such as antihistamines or epinephrine when prescribed, labs, and action plans.

Blood / immune
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Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is an allergy, immune, or autoimmune condition tracked with triggers, reactions, infections, medicines such as antihistamines or epinephrine when prescribed, labs, and action plans.

Blood / immune
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Anemia

Anemia is a blood or clotting condition tracked with CBC or related labs, fatigue, bleeding or bruising, pain episodes when relevant, medicines, transfusions, and specialist follow-up.

Blood / immune
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Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune Diseases is an allergy, immune, or autoimmune condition tracked with triggers, reactions, infections, medicines such as antihistamines or epinephrine when prescribed, labs, and action plans.

Blood / immune
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Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron Deficiency Anemia is a blood or clotting condition tracked with CBC or related labs, fatigue, bleeding or bruising, pain episodes when relevant, medicines, transfusions, and specialist follow-up.

Blood / immune
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Angina

Angina is chest discomfort related to reduced heart blood flow and is tracked by trigger, duration, exertion level, nitroglycerin use if prescribed, associated symptoms, and urgent-care instructions.

Cardiovascular
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Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Aneurysm is a cardiovascular or circulation diagnosis followed with symptom pattern, blood pressure or pulse, swelling, imaging or procedure notes, activity tolerance, medicines, and specialist follow-up.

Cardiovascular
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Arrhythmia

Arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm condition tracked with pulse or rhythm episodes, palpitations, dizziness, anticoagulant or rate/rhythm medicines, triggers, and clinician instructions.

Cardiovascular
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Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm condition tracked with pulse or rhythm episodes, palpitations, dizziness, anticoagulant or rate/rhythm medicines, triggers, and clinician instructions.

Cardiovascular
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Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a cardiovascular or circulation diagnosis followed with symptom pattern, blood pressure or pulse, swelling, imaging or procedure notes, activity tolerance, medicines, and specialist follow-up.

Cardiovascular
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(ezetimibe and atorvastatin)

Commonly used for High Cholesterol, Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke, Peripheral Artery Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication. Track related symptoms such as Muscle pain, Muscle weakness, Medication side effects, Fatigue. Confirm exact indication, dosing, and safety information with official labeling or a clinician/pharmacist.

Lipid-lowering medicine
.alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin, folic acid, ferrous fumarate, calcium phosphate, dibasic, anhydrous, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, and vitamin a acetate reference image: A weekly medication organizer with capsules.
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.alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin, folic acid, ferrous fumarate, calcium phosphate, dibasic, anhydrous, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, and vitamin a acetate

Commonly used for Hypertension, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, Chronic Kidney Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication. Track related symptoms such as Chest pain, Chest pressure, Shortness of breath, Leg swelling. Confirm exact indication, dosing, and safety information with official labeling or a clinician/pharmacist.

Cardiovascular medicine
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.alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, ascorbic acid, cyanocobalamin, folic acid, niacin, pyridoxine, riboflavin, sodium fluoride, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin a and vitamin d

Commonly used for Hypertension, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, Chronic Kidney Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication. Track related symptoms such as Chest pain, Chest pressure, Shortness of breath, Leg swelling. Confirm exact indication, dosing, and safety information with official labeling or a clinician/pharmacist.

Cardiovascular medicine
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.alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, ascorbic acid, cyanocobalamin, sodium fluoride, folic acid, niacin, pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin a, and vitamin d

Commonly used for Osteoporosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Fracture, Malnutrition, Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication. Track related symptoms such as Bone pain, Back pain, Falls, Muscle weakness. Confirm exact indication, dosing, and safety information with official labeling or a clinician/pharmacist.

Bone health medicine
.alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin, ferrous fumarate, folic acid, niacinamide, sodium ascorbate, ascorbic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, and thiamine mononitrate reference image: A weekly medication organizer with capsules.
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.alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, cholecalciferol, cyanocobalamin, ferrous fumarate, folic acid, niacinamide, sodium ascorbate, ascorbic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, and thiamine mononitrate

Commonly used for Hypertension, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, Chronic Kidney Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication. Track related symptoms such as Chest pain, Chest pressure, Shortness of breath, Leg swelling. Confirm exact indication, dosing, and safety information with official labeling or a clinician/pharmacist.

Cardiovascular medicine
.beta.-carotene, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, iron pentacarbonyl, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, and cupric oxide reference image: A weekly medication organizer with capsules.
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.beta.-carotene, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, thiamine hydrochloride, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, iron pentacarbonyl, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, and cupric oxide

Commonly used for Osteoporosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Fracture, Malnutrition, Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication. Track related symptoms such as Bone pain, Back pain, Falls, Muscle weakness. Confirm exact indication, dosing, and safety information with official labeling or a clinician/pharmacist.

Bone health medicine
.beta.-carotene, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, calcium pantothenate, calcium carbonate, ferrous fumarate, zinc oxide and docusate sodium reference image: A weekly medication organizer with capsules.
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.beta.-carotene, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, calcium pantothenate, calcium carbonate, ferrous fumarate, zinc oxide and docusate sodium

Commonly used for Hypertension, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, Chronic Kidney Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication. Track related symptoms such as Chest pain, Chest pressure, Shortness of breath, Leg swelling. Confirm exact indication, dosing, and safety information with official labeling or a clinician/pharmacist.

Cardiovascular medicine
.beta.-carotene, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, levomefolate calcium, calcium formate, ferrous asparto glycinate, cyanocobalamin, biotin, potassium iodide, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide and cupric oxide reference image: A weekly medication organizer with capsules.
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.beta.-carotene, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, levomefolate calcium, calcium formate, ferrous asparto glycinate, cyanocobalamin, biotin, potassium iodide, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide and cupric oxide

Commonly used for Hypertension, Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, Chronic Kidney Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication. Track related symptoms such as Chest pain, Chest pressure, Shortness of breath, Leg swelling. Confirm exact indication, dosing, and safety information with official labeling or a clinician/pharmacist.

Cardiovascular medicine
.beta.-carotene, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, methylcobalamin, calcium carbonate, ferrous bisglycinate, zinc oxide, copper, calcium pantothenate,magnesium oxide reference image: A weekly medication organizer with capsules.
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.beta.-carotene, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, methylcobalamin, calcium carbonate, ferrous bisglycinate, zinc oxide, copper, calcium pantothenate,magnesium oxide

Commonly used for Osteoporosis, Vitamin D Deficiency, Fracture, Malnutrition, Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication. Track related symptoms such as Bone pain, Back pain, Falls, Muscle weakness. Confirm exact indication, dosing, and safety information with official labeling or a clinician/pharmacist.

Bone health medicine
.beta.-carotene, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, thiamine, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, calcium pantothenate, calcium carbonate, ferrous fumarate, zinc oxide and docusate sodium reference image: A weekly medication organizer with capsules.
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.beta.-carotene, ascorbic acid, cholecalciferol, .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, dl-, thiamine, riboflavin, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, calcium pantothenate, calcium carbonate, ferrous fumarate, zinc oxide and docusate sodium

Commonly used for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Gastritis, Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication. Track related symptoms such as Heartburn, Indigestion, Nausea, Vomiting. Confirm exact indication, dosing, and safety information with official labeling or a clinician/pharmacist.

Gastrointestinal medicine