Dyspnea is shortness of breath, which can also be described as “air hunger.” Shortness of breath can range from temporary to long lasting. Many times, it gets difficult to recognize the symptoms of dyspnea because shortness of breath is considered as a very common problem.
Symptoms
- A change in ability to breathe
- Difficulty breathing lying down
- Swelling in feet and ankles
- Fever, chills, and a cough
- Wheezing
- Laboured breathing
Causes
- Asthma
- Anxiety
- Pneumonia
- Allergic reactions
- Anaemia
- Heart failure
- Hypotension, which is low blood pressure
- Pulmonary embolism, which is a blood clot in an artery in the lung
- Collapsed lung
- Pneumonia
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Stress or anxiety
- Blockage of airway
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Interstitial lung disease
- Poor physical conditioning
- Obesity
- Heart disease
- Asthma
Prevention and Precautions
- Avoid Active/ passive smoking
- Follow brisk exercises
- Avoid exposure to pollutants
- Quit smoking
- Avoid air pollution and airborne chemicals
- Maintaining a healthy weight
Lifestyle and Dietary Tips
- Eat healthier meals
- Exercise frequently
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Manage heart failure
- Quit smoking
- Avoiding second-hand smoke where possible
- Avoiding environmental triggers
- Lose weight
Home Remedies
- Quit smoking
- Avoiding smoke
- Avoiding exposure to pollutants, allergens, and environmental toxins
- Lose weight if you’re obese or overweight
- Avoid exertion
- Eat well
- Get enough sleep
- Practice yoga
- Steam
- Drink ginger tea
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