There are many causes of shortness of breath. Know when this is normal and when it is cause for concern.
Causes of shortness of breath:
1. Asthma
If you hear whistling sounds while breathing, the problem is most likely not serious, but it must also be treated. In such a case, the individual may have asthma or emphysema.
2. Pulmonary embolism
Sudden shortness of breath, in some rare cases, may be a symptom that indicates a thrombosis (clot) in the lungs, a condition known as "pulmonary embolism."
It is also possible that this condition may be preceded by swelling in the foot or pain, so this situation may require emergency medical measures, even if the shortness of breath is not serious or severe.
3. Hyperventilation syndrome
Hyperventilation syndrome is one of the most common causes of shortness of breath in young people, even healthy people.
If this condition is accompanied by numbness or stinging in the fingers, this may indicate a problem in most cases.
When suffering from this syndrome, the affected person breathes more than he needs, due to fear or anxiety, but despite this, he feels short of breath.
4. Depression
Depression is also considered one of the emotional problems that may cause shortness of breath, as deep breathing and groaning are widespread among people with depression.
Conditions in which shortness of breath is not considered serious:
Shortness of breath is one of the normal symptoms that accompany excessive physical activity, but it must be noted that the medical term “shortness of breath” does not usually include:
* Cases of shortness of breath resulting from great effort.
*The feeling of not being able to breathe due to hypersensitivity, for example.
*The feeling of not being able to breathe when the nose is blocked.
*These cases are not supposed to cause any kind of anxiety to the affected person.
Conditions in which shortness of breath is considered serious:
Shortness of breath indicates the presence of a problem in the following cases:
*After doing a little effort or during a break.
*When waking up at night, feeling short of breath.
*When there is a need to use a number of pillows under the head in order to prevent shortness of breath during sleep.
In such cases, shortness of breath is a serious sign, and it is preferable to go to the doctor to quickly assess the affected individual’s health condition.
Home treatment for shortness of breath:
Among the most prominent home treatments that may include this case of shortness of breath are the following:
*Breathe as much as possible through the lips and mouth in general.
*Sit forward.
*Sit forward by supporting the table.
*Stand with back support.
*Standing with support from hands.
*Sleeping in a relaxed position.
*Diaphragmatic breathing.
*Using a fan.
*Drinking coffee.
Doctor's review:
The doctor comprehensively examines and examines the lungs, heart, and upper respiratory tract, and sometimes it may be necessary to perform some tests, including:
*Electrocardiogram examination.
*X-ray images,
*Chest examination and blood tests.
The doctor may also recommend referring the patient for hospital treatment, or recommend diuretic medications, medications to treat heart disease, or medications to treat asthma, according to the type and severity of the causes.
Oxygen therapy does not help as much as people expect, and it can be dangerous for people with bloat.
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