How to solve the problem of shortness of breath in the elderly after strenuous exercise?

Many elderly people often experience shortness of breath due to heart failure after exercise due to aging and physical deterioration. For some young people, it is mostly due to overfatigue, but for many elderly people, it is also a manifestation of some diseases and they need to take timely measures to deal with it. So, what should you do if you are short of breath after strenuous exercise? Let’s take a look!

Generally speaking, physiological shortness of breath is more common. Many times, the elderly experience shortness of breath and chest tightness after excessive exercise or fatigue. If the symptoms are relieved or recovered after resting for a while, it is physiological shortness of breath, which will not be accompanied by any other symptoms and will not affect physical health.

Shortness of breath accompanied by symptoms such as coughing and sputum often indicates lung disease. Shortness of breath is an early symptom of chronic diseases such as lung cancer and pleural effusion, and gradually worsening shortness of breath is also an important sign of the severity of emphysema. For example, if you could climb three floors before, but now you are out of breath after climbing the second floor, this means that your shortness of breath has worsened and you should seek medical attention promptly.

Shortness of breath accompanied by angina may be due to coronary heart disease. Heart disease (coronary heart disease) is also an important cause of shortness of breath. Shortness of breath caused by heart disease usually occurs after excessive fatigue or emotional excitement, and is accompanied by discomfort in the precordial area. If you have long-term shortness of breath and a history of angina pectoris or myocardial infarction, you need to consider serious diseases such as heart failure. It is also important to go to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid delaying treatment.

If shortness of breath occurs, first try to calm the patient down. You can gently stroke the patient's chest and then have the patient drink a cup of warm water. Patients with shortness of breath often open their mouths to breathe air, so the tracheal mucosa is easily dry. You can use a cup of hot water and let the patient inhale hot steam to moisten the airway mucosa. It is worth noting that respiratory diseases are prevalent in spring, so we must take precautions against diseases such as influenza and pollen allergies. In daily life, you should open windows for ventilation regularly, pay attention to hygiene, strengthen exercise and enhance immunity.

Shortness of breath is a problem that many elderly people encounter when exercising, and it must be taken seriously because this type of disease is likely to cause many cardiopulmonary diseases. Therefore, if there are elderly people around us who suffer from shortness of breath, it is very important to seek timely treatment.