There are many ways you can get rid of your shortness of breath.
- While sitting lean forward
- Put your head on the table while sitting
- Use supported back while standing
- Relaxed posture while sleeping
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Pursed lips breathing
- Intake of caffeine
- Stand with supported arms
- Lifestyle changes
If you are healthy with controlled asthma, then breath shortness can be caused by the following
- Higher altitudes
- Exertion
- Immediate Temperature variations
- Low oxygen concentration at your place
In such a scenario your oxygen concentration should be 90%+. However, in a normal scenario, your oxygen level in blood should be around 95-100%. For patients with COPD or other lung issues, the oxygen level should be around 88-92%. Oxygen level under 88% is dangerous in any case for body organs.
However here is a deep explanation, how to get rid of breath shortness in normal scenarios
While sitting lean forward
Sit on the chair while your feet are flat on the floor and lean forward. Put your hands under your chin and elbows on your knees. Your shoulder muscles and neck should be relaxed.
Put your head on a table while sitting
Sit on the chair with your feet flat on the floor. Put your hands on the table and lean your chest forward. Put your head either on your arms or pillow.
Use supported back while standing
This makes your breathing easier. Stand still, attach your hips, and back at the wall gently. Dangle the arms in front of thighs while your feet and hands are wide apart. Relax your shoulder and lean forward.
Relaxed posture while sleeping
Some people experience breathing issues at night, leading to insomnia. To avoid this elevated you head while sleeping and bent the knees, with a pillow underneath.
Diaphragmatic breathing
Put your feet flat on the ground while sitting on the chair. Relax your, shoulders, and neck. Put your one hand on your stomach and breath and through your nose breath slowly.
Exhale through your pursed lips and while tightening your muscles. Your belly moves inward. Focus on exhaling more than inhaling. Do this for 5 minutes at least.
Pursed lips breathing
This ejects the air trapped in the lungs. Relax your neck head and shoulders. Inhale through your nose. Make pursed lips during the air exhaling.
Intake of caffine
Some studies have depicted that caffeine intake can help in breathing in asthmatic patients.
Stand with supported arms
Relax your head neck and shoulders. Put your feet wide apart on the floor and lean forward while putting your hands on the table.
Changes in your life style
- Quit smoking
- Avoid allergens
- Don’t be out of shape
- Avoid overexertions
- Avoid tobacco intake
- Take enough sleep and eat/drink healthy
When to visit doctor?
- Pain in the chest
- Medical emergency
- Terminal illness and breathing issue
- Experiencing wheezing
- Difficulty breathing while lying flat
- Frequent shortness of breath
- Troubled breathing at night leading to insomnia
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