Breathlessness Difficulty breathing — triage urgency first, then find heart, lung or anemia causes.
Educational triage only — never a diagnosis.
Do not try home treatment for emergencies. Call emergency services or go to the nearest hospital.
Possible categories (to discuss with a doctor) Asthma/COPD Heart failure Anemia Anxiety Pulmonary embolism (sudden)
Questions to consider Care guidance
Never stop, replace or change prescribed medicines without medical supervision.
FAQs Anxiety or asthma? Both cause air hunger, but wheeze, night cough and reliever response favour asthma. Never assume anxiety for new breathlessness.