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Also called breathlessness. Compare hyperpnea. dyspneal, dyspneic, adj. Breathlessness, shortness of breath, SOB Pulmonary medicine Difficult painful breathing, SOB or respiratory distress; dyspnea is subjective, difficult to quantify, and may indicate serious disease of the heart, lungs, or airways.
Apnea can affect people of all ages, and the cause depends on the type of apnea you have. Apnea usually occurs while youâre... Apnea is the medical term used to describe slowed or stopped breathing. Apnea can affect people of all ages, and the cause depends on the type of apnea you have. Apnea usually occurs while youâre... Read more. Apnea is the medical term used to describe slowed or stopped breathing.  Apnea usually occurs while youâre sleeping. For this reason, itâs often called sleep apnea.