{"id":8820012,"date":"2026-09-09T13:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costamedicalservices.com\/portugal\/symptoms\/shortness-of-breath\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T20:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:55:24","slug":"shortness-of-breath","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.costamedicalservices.com\/sv\/portugal\/symptoms\/shortness-of-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"Shortness of breath: causes and when to seek urgent help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<meta charset=\"utf-8\"><div id=\"cms-symptom\" lang=\"en-PT\"><style>\n#cms-symptom,#cms-symptom *{box-sizing:border-box}#cms-symptom{--ink:#153853;--blue:#2b72d6;--teal:#17a6b8;--soft:#f3f8fb;--line:#dbe7ef;--muted:#647b8b;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;overflow:hidden}#cms-symptom a{text-decoration:none}.sx-shell{width:min(1120px,calc(100% - 32px));margin:auto}.sx-hero{padding:38px 0 48px;background:#fff}.sx-crumbs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:24px;color:#7a8d99;font-size:12px}.sx-crumbs a{color:var(--blue)}.sx-grid2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:28px;align-items:center}.sx-kicker{color:var(--blue);font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}.sx-hero h1{margin:12px 0 16px;font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,68px);line-height:.99;letter-spacing:-.05em}.sx-lead{margin:0;color:#536c7c;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7}.sx-actions{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px}.sx-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:48px;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:14px;font-weight:900;font-size:14px}.sx-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#286bd6,#4387e8);color:#fff!important}.sx-secondary{border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;color:var(--ink)!important}.sx-summary{padding:25px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:25px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f2f8ff,#fff);box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(21,56,83,.09)}.sx-summary h2{margin:7px 0 12px;font-size:27px}.sx-summary ul{margin:0;padding-left:21px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75}.sx-section{padding:56px 0}.sx-soft{background:var(--soft)}.sx-head{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 24px;text-align:center}.sx-head h2,.sx-card h2{margin:9px 0 10px;font-size:clamp(29px,3.5vw,43px);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.035em}.sx-head p,.sx-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7}.sx-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:13px}.sx-card{padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:22px;background:#fff}.sx-card h3{margin:12px 0 8px;font-size:19px}.sx-icon{display:grid;place-items:center;width:43px;height:43px;border-radius:14px;background:#e7f1ff;color:var(--blue);font-size:20px;font-weight:900}.sx-alert{padding:27px;border:1px solid #f0c8c3;border-radius:23px;background:#fff3f1}.sx-alert h2{margin:0 0 9px;color:#963c35}.sx-alert p{margin:0;color:#76564f;line-height:1.7}.sx-related{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:11px;margin-top:20px}.sx-related a{display:block;padding:17px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);font-weight:850}.sx-faq{display:grid;gap:9px}.sx-faq details{padding:0 18px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:15px;background:#fff}.sx-faq summary{padding:17px 0;font-weight:900;cursor:pointer}.sx-faq p{margin:0;padding:0 0 17px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65}.sx-review{display:grid;grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;gap:15px;align-items:center;margin-top:26px;padding:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;background:#fff}.sx-review img{width:64px;height:64px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover}.sx-review strong{display:block}.sx-review span{display:block;margin-top:4px;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px;line-height:1.5}.sx-sources{padding:22px 0 38px;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px;line-height:1.65}.sx-sources a{color:var(--blue)!important;font-weight:800}@media(max-width:760px){.sx-grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sx-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sx-related{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}@media(max-width:520px){.sx-shell{width:min(100% - 20px,1120px)}.sx-hero{padding:24px 0 36px}.sx-hero h1{font-size:40px}.sx-lead{font-size:15.5px}.sx-actions{display:grid}.sx-btn{width:100%}.sx-section{padding:42px 0}.sx-related{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n<\/style><section class=\"sx-hero\"><div class=\"sx-shell\"><nav class=\"sx-crumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.costamedicalservices.com\/portugal\/\">Home<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.costamedicalservices.com\/portugal\/symptoms\/\">Symptoms<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span><span>shortness of breath<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"sx-grid2\"><div><span class=\"sx-kicker\">Guidance by symptoms<\/span><h1>Shortness of breath: causes and when to seek urgent help<\/h1><p class=\"sx-lead\">Shortness of breath can be due to infection, asthma, anxiety, heart, lung or other causes. From a distance it cannot always be assessed with certainty.<\/p><div class=\"sx-actions\"><a class=\"sx-btn sx-primary cms-esDesktopBook\" href=\"https:\/\/doctor-in-portugal.setmore.com\/\">Talk to a doctor<\/a><a class=\"sx-btn sx-secondary\" href=\"\/#urgente\">Check warning signs<\/a><\/div><\/div><aside class=\"sx-summary\"><span class=\"sx-kicker\">Possible explanations<\/span><h2>It is not an automatic diagnosis<\/h2><ul><li>Respiratory infection or asthma<\/li><li>Anxiety or hyperventilation<\/li><li>Heart or lung problem<\/li><\/ul><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sx-section sx-soft\"><div class=\"sx-shell\"><div class=\"sx-head\"><span class=\"sx-kicker\">What the doctor will check<\/span><h2>How is this symptom directed?<\/h2><p>The onset, intensity, other symptoms, history, medication, pregnancy when applicable, and signs indicating exploration or testing are reviewed.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sx-cards\"><article class=\"sx-card\"><span class=\"sx-icon\">1<\/span><h3>History and evolution<\/h3><p>When it started, how it changes, and what makes it worse or better.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"sx-card\"><span class=\"sx-icon\">2<\/span><h3>Associated symptoms<\/h3><p>Fever, pain, secretions, bleeding, respiratory distress or other relevant data.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"sx-card\"><span class=\"sx-icon\">3<\/span><h3>Safe next step<\/h3><p>Self-care, treatment, prescription if applicable, tests or in-person care.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"urgente\" class=\"sx-section\"><div class=\"sx-shell\"><div class=\"sx-alert\"><span class=\"sx-kicker\">Warning signs<\/span><h2>When you should not wait for an online consultation<\/h2><p>Call 112 if the difficulty is intense or sudden, there is chest pain, bluish lips, confusion, fainting or you cannot speak normally. <strong>In an emergency, call 112.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sx-section sx-soft\"><div class=\"sx-shell\"><div class=\"sx-grid2\"><article class=\"sx-card\"><span class=\"sx-kicker\">Online consultation<\/span><h2>Can it be assessed by phone or video?<\/h2><p>A remote consultation can guide the first step and, where appropriate, allow a private electronic prescription through PEM. It does not replace exploration when it is necessary.<\/p><div class=\"sx-actions\"><a class=\"sx-btn sx-primary cms-esDesktopBook\" href=\"https:\/\/doctor-in-portugal.setmore.com\/\">See available appointments<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"sx-card\"><span class=\"sx-kicker\">Related content<\/span><h2>Related diseases and treatments<\/h2><div class=\"sx-related\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.costamedicalservices.com\/portugal\/telehealth\/online-doctor\/\">Coughs and respiratory infections \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.costamedicalservices.com\/portugal\/telehealth\/online-doctor\/\">Anxiety \u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.costamedicalservices.com\/portugal\/telehealth\/online-doctor\/\">Medical consultation \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><aside class=\"sx-review\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.costamedicalservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PHOTO-2026-02-20-04-46-41.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Paulo\" loading=\"lazy\"><div><strong>Medical review: Dr Paulo<\/strong><span>Doctor responsible for the team in Portugal \u00b7 Ordem dos M\u00e9dicos Portugal \u00b7 69376<br>Updated: 08\/28\/2026<\/span><\/div><\/aside><\/div><\/section><section class=\"sx-section\"><div class=\"sx-shell\"><div class=\"sx-head\"><span class=\"sx-kicker\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2>Common questions<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"sx-faq\"><details><summary>Can this symptom be assessed online?<\/summary><p>In many cases a first assessment can be made. If there are warning signs or an examination is needed, the doctor will indicate in-person care.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Will I receive a prescription?<\/summary><p>Only if the doctor considers that there is a clinical indication and that the treatment is safe. The consultation does not guarantee prescription.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How much does the consultation cost?<\/summary><p>The price is displayed dynamically on the website. There is no subscription; Tests and medications are paid separately.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"sx-shell\"><div class=\"sx-sources\"><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/symptoms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MedlinePlus \u2014 symptoms<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sns24.gov.pt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Health<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infarmed.pt\/web\/infarmed\/profissionais-de-saude\/prescricao-e-dispensa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">INFARMED \u2014 safe use of medications<\/a>. 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