Signs and symptoms vary from person to person. However, the common symptoms are:
Chest Pain Under the breastbone or towards one side May feel sharp or stabbing May also be described as a burning, aching, or dull, heavy sensation May get worse with deep breathing, coughing, eating, or bending May cause you to bend over and hold your chest due to the pain
Sudden cough May cough up blood or bloody mucus
Rapid heart rate
Shortness of breath that starts suddenly
Other symptoms that may occur are:
Anxiety or feeling of panic Bluish skin discoloration (cyanosis) Clammy skin Dizziness Leg pain, redness, and swelling Lightheadedness or fainting Low blood pressure Sweating Wheezing
What are the symptoms of pulmonary embolism?
Signs and symptoms vary from person to person. However, the common symptoms are:
Chest Pain Under the breastbone or towards one side May feel sharp or stabbing May also be described as a burning, aching, or dull, heavy sensation May get worse with deep breathing, coughing, eating, or bending May cause you to bend over and hold your chest due to the pain
Sudden cough May cough up blood or bloody mucus
Rapid heart rate
Shortness of breath that starts suddenly
Other symptoms that may occur are:
Anxiety or feeling of panic Bluish skin discoloration (cyanosis) Clammy skin Dizziness Leg pain, redness, and swelling Lightheadedness or fainting Low blood pressure {{NAME}}