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Dyspnea resulting from fibromyalgia

D J Weiss¹, T Kreck, R K Albert

¹Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Division, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, USA.

|January 24, 1998

Summary

Fibromyalgia can cause chronic, episodic dyspnea (shortness of breath) that is often misdiagnosed. Recognizing specific symptoms and physical findings is key to diagnosing and treating this condition effectively.

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Psychiatry

Background:

Chronic, severe, episodic dyspnea presents a diagnostic challenge.
Extensive and invasive evaluations often fail to identify the cause of unexplained dyspnea.

Observation:

Two patients presented with severe, episodic dyspnea unresponsive to initial diagnostic workups.
Neither patient's dyspnea was initially attributed to fibromyalgia.

Findings:

Both patients were ultimately diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
Therapy targeting fibromyalgia led to complete resolution of dyspnea in both cases.

Implications:

Fibromyalgia should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained episodic dyspnea.
A thorough patient history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing fibromyalgia presenting with respiratory symptoms.
Early recognition and treatment of fibromyalgia can prevent prolonged diagnostic delays and improve patient outcomes.

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