Summary. Dyspnea is a very common symptom seen by EMS providers. Treatment of shortness of breath can often be challenging given the difficulty in determining the etiology of a patientâs symptoms. Providers must focus on those therapies proven to benefit the patient and avoid those that may cause harm.
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