What causes breath holding?

There are always various diseases that plague us in life, ranging from minor illnesses such as colds and coughs to major illnesses such as cancer and terminal illnesses. These diseases are caused by some reasons, and doctors can often find appropriate treatments based on the causes of the disease. So everyone should know that no matter what the disease is, it can only be treated well if you understand it well. So, what causes breath holding?

1. Heart disease: some congenital heart diseases, rheumatic heart valve disease, coronary heart disease, heart tumors; 2. Respiratory obstruction: tumors in the trachea and bronchus, tracheal stenosis, external pressure on the trachea (thyroid enlargement, tumors in the mediastinum).

3. Lung diseases: emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, atelectasis, pulmonary infarction, pneumothorax;

4. Psychological factors: mainly caused by unpleasant emotions such as depression and frustrated sexual desire.

5. Physiological factors. From puberty, women's ovaries and other reproductive systems begin to develop and mature, secreting large amounts of estrogen, which triggers monthly menstruation and the formation of obvious female characteristics. Chest tightness and shortness of breath are closely related to the level of sex hormone secretion. The estrogen secretion in young women is more vigorous, the subcutaneous fat thickens, and the oxygen consumption of adipose tissue is greater than that of muscle tissue, so young women will suffer from insufficient oxygen supply to the human body and experience chest tightness and shortness of breath.

6. Psychological 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.

7. Pathological factors. Common diseases in women include myocarditis and autonomic dysfunction. In various myocarditis. One of the main symptoms of this disease is chest tightness and shortness of breath.

8. Autonomic dysfunction often occurs in female adolescence. Some girls aged 16 or 17 often complain of chest tightness and shortness of breath, which is mostly caused by autonomic dysfunction. If you feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, generally no treatment is needed if no organic lesions are found after examination at the hospital. Keep a good mood, happy and optimistic.

There are many causes that lead to breath holding, which have been clearly introduced in the above article. After everyone has a good understanding, they can prevent these situations from happening in time. At the same time, if it is not due to pathological factors, everyone needs to keep a happy mood and pay attention to the way of exercise to avoid the symptoms of holding breath.