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Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

This week’s Spanish on shift: Shortness of breath

Reader,

¡Buenos días amigos!

Shortness of breath can signal everything from anxiety to a life-threatening PE — and asking the right questions in Spanish can make all the difference.

In this week’s series, we’re giving you the key questions and symptoms to ask your Spanish-speaking patients.

🔹 “¿Le falta el aire?” 🔹 “¿Tiene hinchazón en las piernas?” 🔹 “¿Ha estado en contacto con alguien enfermo?”

We make it sticky. You make it matter.

🎥 Dive into the videos on our Instagram​

🤠 A few useful phrases covered in the video:

  • ¿Le falta el aire? – Are you short of breath?
  • ¿Cuándo le ocurre? – When does it happen?
  • ¿Empeora con el ejercicio? – Does it worsen with activity?
  • ¿Tiene asma o EPOC? – Do you have asthma or COPD?
  • ¿Usa inhalador? – Do you use an inhaler?

📺 Coming soon: A "No-Fluff Grammar Guide" Where I break down the FIVE most useful grammar rules that can get you through 80% of a focused history and physical, as well as explain the plan. Sign up in my Linktree!
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🌬️ Breathe easy — you’ve got this.
—The HablaMed Team

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