Why is it that I can’t breathe?

Nowadays, in a society with such a fast pace, many friends feel that they are under great pressure, and they always have the problem of shortness of breath. Generally, when such a phenomenon occurs, many patients will worry whether they are sick, so they will be particularly distressed. In fact, this kind of phenomenon is quite common. So, what is the reason for shortness of breath? Let’s take a brief look at it!

Symptoms include sudden crying, shouting, chest beating, foot stamping, chest tightness, shortness of breath, sweating, dancing, etc. for no apparent reason, which may last from ten minutes to several hours and then return to normal. The onset of the disease is related to mental factors and personality traits, and unpleasant mood, anger, panic, grievance, etc. are the main inducing factors. It can be treated through mood adjustment, suggestion, acupuncture, etc.

Qi deficiency (anemia): intermittent fatigue, palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and mild swelling of the lower limbs. According to statistics from the World Health Organization, approximately 3 billion people worldwide suffer from anemia to varying degrees, the most common of which is iron deficiency anemia. The reasons include increased demand for iron and insufficient intake, such as infants, adolescents and pregnant women of childbearing age; some are due to iron absorption disorders caused by certain diseases, and some are due to chronic blood loss and other reasons. In this case, nutrition should be increased, the cause of the disease should be found, a clear diagnosis should be made and treatment should be given accordingly.

Carbon monoxide poisoning when heating indoors with closed doors in winter often leads to critical symptoms such as red lips, chest tightness, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Due to the incomplete combustion of coal, charcoal, firewood and grass used for heating, carbon monoxide is inhaled through the respiratory tract and combines with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin, which makes it unable to carry oxygen. It can also affect the dissociation of oxyhemoglobin, hindering the release and transfer of oxygen, leading to hypoxemia and tissue hypoxia and poisoning. Families who use the above method for heating should be vigilant. Once symptoms are found, the patient should be placed in a ventilated place immediately. In severe cases, oxygen or infusion should be given.

Alcoholism is caused by excessive drinking, which leads to mental excitement (excitement phase) and loss of self-control, manifested as euphoria, palpitations, wheezing, rapid breathing, and incoherent speech. Alcohol is a spice in many people's lives and a social tool in a sense. Many people are addicted to it, and some cannot escape it. Alcohol poisoning, commonly known as drunkenness, is a state of central nervous system inhibition caused by alcohol, and may also cause functional disorders of the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems. Let the patient breathe fresh air, induce vomiting early, drink plenty of fruit juice or mung bean soup, give intravenous drips, and supplement with vitamin C, vitamin B6, etc.

Menopausal depression is more common in menopausal women, with the age of onset mostly between 55 and 65 years old. It manifests itself as fatigue, insomnia, decreased work ability, memory loss, mental fatigue, anxiety, depression, suspicion, irritability, sweating, palpitations, chest tightness, shortness of breath and other depressive symptoms. Since it is caused by the dysfunction of the neuroendocrine system, you can take drugs that regulate neuroendocrine function and autonomic nervous system dysfunction, such as GABA, New B1, Telden, Sweet Dream, etc.

Always feeling short of breath is mainly related to sub-health, so patients must regulate and stabilize their emotions and develop a good and healthy lifestyle so that they can breathe more smoothly. Patients with more serious conditions must go to the hospital for treatment, which is more reliable and safe for them.