Signs of shortness of breath

Shortness of breath - a condition that threatens human life. Except for asthma, was forced to cope with a shortage of breath using inhalers and medicines, shortness of breath, in most cases it becomes a symptom of dangerous diseases.

The scientific name of shortness of breath, dyspnea, comes from the Latin «dyspnoea» and greek «dyspnoia», indicating a shortage of breath. Shortness of breath - a violation of the frequency and depth of breathing, which is accompanied by a feeling of lack of air. In medicine, dyspnea divided into two types - acute and chronic dyspnea.

Shortness of breath depends on the physical condition of the person: if some feel shortness of breath after even the smallest physical exertion - for example, a simple climbing stairs, while others will never suffer from shortness of breath even after severe pulmonary disease.

Shortness of breath may occur in the case of:

• Obstacle to the air in the nose, mouth or throat
• Emotional state - for example, anger or irritation
• Lung problems: pneumonia, bronchitis Bronchitis - protection if the body has malfunctioned Asthma, obstructive lung disease, pulmonary hypertension Hypertension - Control your blood pressure , Epiglottitis (inflammation of the epiglottis)
• Heart problems: heart attack, angina Angina - is it worth it to carry "on their feet"? , Cardiac disorders, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease Heart defects - time heals? . The cause of shortness of breath can be a violation of the cardiovascular system, due to which the heart pumps blood fast enough, oxygenates the vital organs
• Problems with blood vessels and - anemia, the formation of pulmonary embolism
• Different types of allergy
• Dangerous blood infection: diabetes, blood infection, imbalance content of certain substances in the blood
• Poor physical condition, lack of physical activity
• Obesity, obesity
• The pressure on the chest wall
• Panic attack, anxiety
• Hernia
• Quick change of environment to which the body does not have time to adapt
• Smoking

The symptoms of shortness of breath

One of the key signs of difficulty breathing - slow communication: a person suffering from shortness of breath, not able to quickly answer the question. In addition, due to the fact that the lack of oxygen in the blood affects the muscles, a person suffering from shortness of breath, can not keep my head straight. One of the symptoms of shortness of breath - the inability to concentrate, as well as the brain suffers from lack of oxygen.

Watching the rhythm and depth of breathing, usually reveals difficulty breathing: a person suffering from shortness of breath, looks as if he had just run a marathon, not able to utter long sentences and take deep breaths to get enough oxygen.

In the case of the following signs and symptoms of difficulty breathing immediately recommended to consult a doctor:

• Chest discomfort - pain or pressure
• Shortness of breath even at rest
• The inability to sleep or need to sleep half-sitting because of a lack of oxygen
• Whistling or wheezing accompanying breath
• Difficulty swallowing
• "Barking" cough
• The feeling of tightness in the throat
• Subsides within a few days the temperature

Lack of respiratory allergies

Specialists of the National Institutes of Health called an allergic reaction one of the key causes of shortness of breath. An allergic reaction can occur on a dust, mold, pollen, various kinds of products - nuts, eggs, milk, wheat. Moreover, the cause of allergies may be insect bites or different medications. For example, after a bee sting may appear shortness of breath - that requires immediate treatment to the doctor.

Sometimes allergic reactions can cause shortness of breath, even during a call. Small bronchi constrict, and the person is not able to breathe properly due to lack of necessary volume of air in the lungs.

Shortness of breath during pregnancy

During pregnancy, fetal development Fetal development - week after week   influences on the circulatory system and circulating oxygen. Hormones level increases, which causes a reaction of the brain and, therefore, the occurrence of shortage of breath. From shortness of breath more often affects women, nurtured several children: growing belly puts pressure on the diaphragm, resulting in shortness of breath develops. Absolutely normal situation during pregnancy is considered to be the occurrence of shortness of breath after any exercise, or even climbing stairs.

However, in some cases, shortness of breath during pregnancy can be a symptom of some health problems. If shortness of breath occurs often without any visible reasons, you should consult your doctor.

How to get rid of shortness of breath during pregnancy

Coping with shortness of breath during pregnancy may be adhering to a few simple rules.

• To increase the volume of the chest and, as a consequence, the inhaled air, it is necessary to raise his hands above his head, "opening up" the chest. Breathing should be slow and deep.
• Take a deep breath on the count of three and exhale at the expense of long five - ten. A certain rhythm breaths allow his breath, to cope with the shot down or labored breathing.
• Yoga helps to focus on breathing techniques.
• Climbing stairs or lifting weights during pregnancy can cause discomfort, not only shortness of breath, and dizziness Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet   or weakness. Therefore complex of physical activity during pregnancy should be avoided.