Causes of lung congestion

Chest tightness is a subjective feeling. Most people feel bad when they feel chest tightness, and even have difficulty breathing. In fact, sometimes if the chest tightness is caused by disease, we will feel difficulty breathing and feel that there is something blocking the lungs, which is very uncomfortable. So what is the cause of lung tightness?

1Psychological factors

It is mainly caused by unpleasant emotions such as depression and bad mood. Girls tend to be sensitive in emotions. When they encounter unpleasant things, they tend to sulk and feel unhappy, which often makes them feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. According to psychologists, chest tightness and shortness of breath caused by this reason is the most common. It seems that we have to be open-minded about everything; don't be too picky.

2Chest and lung diseases

It is recommended to check whether there is lung infection, pleurisy, tuberculosis, or pneumothorax. Sometimes, it is also necessary to pay attention to the fact that gastrointestinal ulcers and pancreatic diseases may also cause this phenomenon. It is also necessary to pay attention to the B-ultrasound and liver function of the liver and gallbladder to see if there are any problems. An electrocardiogram should also be performed to check whether there is a possibility of myocardial ischemia.

3. Fluid metabolism and acid-base balance disorders

Fluid metabolism and acid-base imbalance can also cause chest tightness. Patients should eliminate their worries, arrange their daily lives reasonably, take the initiative to participate in some physical labor and exercise, and actively cooperate with doctors for appropriate treatment. They can generally recover completely.

4 Physiological factors

From puberty, women's ovaries and other reproductive systems begin to develop and mature, secrete estrogen, trigger monthly menstruation and the formation of obvious female sexual characteristics. Chest tightness and shortness of breath are closely related to the level of sex hormone secretion. Young women have vigorous estrogen secretion in their bodies, which leads to thickening of subcutaneous fat. Adipose tissue consumes more oxygen than muscle tissue, so young women will suffer from insufficient oxygen supply to the human body and experience chest tightness and shortness of breath.

5. Heart Disease

Certain congenital heart diseases, rheumatic heart valve disease, coronary heart disease, etc. can also cause chest tightness. Cardiovascular disease or cardiac neurosis is more common and can cause chest tightness symptoms. Be alert to the possibility of myocardial ischemia and myocardial strain.

6 Pathological factors

Common diseases in women include myocarditis and autonomic dysfunction. Among various types of myocarditis, viral myocarditis is the most common. Women are prone to viral myocarditis after suffering from colds and upper respiratory tract infections. One of the main symptoms of this disease is chest tightness and shortness of breath.

7Diaphragmatic disease

Chest tightness may also be caused by diaphragmatic distension or diaphragmatic paralysis. It is best to have an electrocardiogram to rule out heart disease. It may also be cardiac neurosis, the cause of which is mainly central nervous system dysfunction caused by excessive mental stress or strong external stimulation.