What is breathlessness?
气喘是指呼吸急促或呼吸困难。气喘的发生可能有多种原因，包括：
- Lung conditions such as 哮喘Asthma is a disease where the airway becomes inflamed. It can cause symptoms like wheeze, shortness of breath, cough, or chest tightness. or COPD
- 心脏疾病
- 肥胖
- 焦虑症
- Other conditions such as anaemiaAnemia is a condition where the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen, typically due to a lower than normal number of red blood cells or a deficiency in hemoglobin, kidney problems or thyroid conditions
管理气喘取决于导致气喘的原因。气喘通常与某种健康状况有关，但也可能是怀孕、高强度锻炼、高海拔地区、穿着紧身衣服或长时间不走动的结果。
What will my GP do now if I have breathlessness?
Your 全科医生General Practitioner will assess your health and history to find the cause of your symptoms. Your GP will talk to you about your lifestyle habits. Your GP may also arrange for more tests to get a better idea of why you might feel this way. Depending on the results of these tests, your GP may ask you to take more tests or will let you know how to treat your symptoms.
家庭医生可能会与你讨论完成一份 呼吸急促行动计划。这份计划将帮助你和你周围的人管理你的气喘。
What will my GP do in the future if I have breathlessness?
家庭医生可能会经常见你，检查你的症状，看看你是否感觉好转。如果在治疗后仍然有气喘，家庭医生可能会将你转诊给专科医生。
