Yes it does go away. Take any of these steps to get rid the shortness of breath.
- Lean forward when sitting
- Put your head on the table while sitting
- Try to sleep with relaxing posture with elevated heads and bent knees
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Pursed lips breathing
- Use supported back while standing
- Complete exhale before inhaling
- Focus on breathing
- Stand, lean forward and put your hands on the table while your feet wide apart on the floor
How to prevent shortness of breath
- Avoid passive and as well as active smoking
- Do prescribed exercise
- Take proper medication
- Avoid getting panic or anxiety attacks
- Visit your doctor on a weekly basis
- Use oximeter to measure your oxygen level
- Avoid firecracker and candle burning at your place
- Use air filtration if necessary at your home
- Maintain your hemoglobin level
- Grow plants in your home
what should be my oxygen level?
Healthy people have an oxygen level of 95-100%. Sometimes, it gets 90-95%, depending on your physical state e.g.
- Overexertion
- Going from one temperature extreme
- Moving towards higher altitude
- living in a place with less oxygen concentration
Individuals suffering from COPD or other lung issues have an oxygen level of around 88-92%. Oxygen level below 88%, in any case, is dangerous/fetal and the patient should be rushed to the hospital.
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