WHO WE ARE
The Dyspnea Society is an international multidisciplinary community that promotes collegial exchange amongst scientific and clinical professionals. Our aim is to advance the scientific understanding of dyspnea and it's translation to clinical practice. More about us.
WHAT IS DYSPNEA?
Dyspnea is the clinical term for the feeling of uncomfortable breathing, such as of 'breathlessness' or 'shortness of breath'. It is a common symptom and can severely impact patients' lives. The Dyspnea Society seeks to gain a better understanding of how dyspnea arises and how it can be managed.
MEMBERSHIP
Members of the Dyspnea Society include scientists and clinicians from around the world who are dedicated to improving our understanding and management of patients' breathing discomfort. If you are interested in becoming a member, find out more.
Better Dyspnea Management through Research
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Better Research through Collaboration
Understanding Mechanisms, Measurement and Management
The inaugural Booth Breathlessness Research Prize is awarded to Helene Elliot-Button at Dyspnea 2024 in Montreal for her research on "The Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Breathlessness in an Older, Frail Population in Primary Care: A Mixed-methods Study.
The Booth Breathlessness Research Prize honors the memory and work of Dr Sara Booth. Sara was a pioneering UK doctor who became known internationally for her ground-breaking work on the management of chronic breathlessness. Sara sadly died at the age of 63 in 2022.
Because when you can't breathe, nothing else matters
SAVE THE DATE, June 10-12, 2026
Dyspnea 2026 will be held in Lund, Sweden
Welcome Reception, June 10, 2026
Meeting, June 11-12, 2026
