What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Sudden breathlessness
- Chest pain
- Fast heartbeat
- Coughing blood or fainting
Understanding care
Clinical care may include emergency evaluation and treatment to protect breathing and circulation. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Call emergency services immediately for sudden severe breathlessness, chest pain, coughing blood or fainting. Do not wait for the doctor pool or a photograph.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
