General
doe
What does doe mean?
Shortness of breath that occurs specifically during physical activity, a common cardiac and pulmonary symptom.
"She reports DOE climbing one flight of stairs."
Origin
Initialism of 'dyspnea on exertion.'
Frequently asked questions
What does DOE mean in medicine?
It stands for dyspnea on exertion, meaning shortness of breath that occurs during physical activity.
What does DOE stand for?
It is short for dyspnea on exertion.
Why does DOE matter?
Breathlessness with activity is a common early sign of heart or lung disease and helps clinicians gauge how limited a patient is.
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