Situations that Cause Shortness of Breath and Relaxation Methods
We can list the situations that cause the individual to experience shortness of breath as follows,
- -Coah,
- -Obesity,
- -Hypotension,
- -Asthma,
- -Heart failure,
- – Liver infections,
Upper respiratory tract disorders
Shortness of breath cannot always be explained by a serious discomfort, as we mentioned above, sometimes a heavy training can cause shortness of breath. The risk of shortness of breath is increasing in people with chronic illnesses, those under constant stress and allergies.
When to See a Doctor?
If your shortness of breath continues for more than 1-2 weeks and it prevents you from doing your daily work, it will be more useful to see a doctor as soon as possible. In addition, it is recommended to consult a doctor if the following symptoms are seen.
- Faster heartbeat than usual
- Swelling in the ankles
- Shortness of breath when lying down or resting
- Night sweats, high fever, chills
- Breathing wheezing while shopping
- Cough
After consulting a specialist, if you find out that the problem you are experiencing is not a medical problem, you can alleviate your breathing style problem with some changes in your life. Some of the things you can do are as follows:
- -Eat healthy,
- Lose weight if you are overweight,
- -Strictly quit smoking and never use tobacco products, do not stay in places where tobacco products are used,
- – Avoid environmental toxins and allergens as much as possible,
- – Get at least 7 hours of sleep every night, make sure to get a night’s sleep,
- -Do not make excessive effort at high altitude points,
- If your shortness of breath is due to exercise or stress, you can relax by applying the following methods,
- – Sitting in a comfortable position, relax your shoulder and neck muscles,
- -Breathe through your nose with your mouth closed,
- Leave your lips slightly open like a whistle
- Breathe back slowly from your lips
This is one of the easiest ways to control your shortness of breath. Use this method when you are short of breath. In addition, this method also reduces the risk of shortness of breath.
