Which term refers to shortness of breath?

Which term refers to shortness of breath?

• A. Apnea
• B. Dyspnea
• C. Hyperpnea
• D. Bradypnea

Answer: (B)

Shortness of breath is described by the term dyspnea, which denotes a subjective sensation of breathing difficulty or effort. It’s about how the person experiences breathing, not just what measurements show. Apnea means a pause or absence of breathing; hyperpnea is breathing with increased depth or rate often in response to exertion or metabolic needs; bradypnea is abnormally slow breathing. Since the question asks for the term that specifically means shortness of breath, dyspnea is the correct one.

Shortness of breath is described by the term dyspnea, which denotes a subjective sensation of breathing difficulty or effort. It’s about how the person experiences breathing, not just what measurements show. Apnea means a pause or absence of breathing; hyperpnea is breathing with increased depth or rate often in response to exertion or metabolic needs; bradypnea is abnormally slow breathing. Since the question asks for the term that specifically means shortness of breath, dyspnea is the correct one.