Air Hunger and Hyperthyroidism

Air hunger, also known as dyspnea, refers to shortness of breath or the feeling of not getting enough oxygen. While a thyroid hormone imbalance can be a factor in some cases, there are many other potential causes of dyspnea, including asthma, COPD, congestive heart failure, interstitial lung disease, pneumonia, and mental disorders. For those with thyroid conditions, air hunger is more commonly associated with hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease than hypothyroidism, though it may not always ...