A cat presents to a clinic with difficulty breathing , lethargy , and cyanosis . The veterinarian auscultated the thoracic cavity and politely asked to have a radiograph taken of the thorax. Dx: pleural effusion. A thoracocentesis was performed and 300 cc of fluid was aspirated. Rx: Bronchodilator BID . The medical term for difficulty breathing is:

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Difficulty breathing is most commonly referred to as dyspnea, which is defined as an abnormality or difficulty in breathing. Tachypnea and hyperpnea refer specifically to an increased rate or depth of breathing, respectively, while bradypnea refers to a decreased rate of breathing. Strangpnea is not a recognized medical term.

A Cat Presents to a Clinic with Difficulty Breathing