Tachypnea is defined as an elevated respiratory rate, or more simply, breathing that is more rapid than normal.
Symptoms
- Fast and shallow breathing
- Bluish-gray tint of the skin, nails, lips, or gums
- Light headedness
- Chest pain
- Fever
- Chest caves in with each breath
- Breathing that gets worse over time
Causes
- Imbalance between the respiratory gasses in the body
- Low oxygen level in the blood
- Increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood
- Excess of acid in the body
- Fever
- Lung diseases
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Heart failure
- Anaemia
- Certain medications
Prevention and Precautions
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Alternate nostril breathing
- Deep belly breathing
- Full body breathing
- Avoid self-medication
- Stopping smoking
- Visit the doctor frequently for prenatal care
Lifestyle and Dietary Tips
- Breathe through pursed lips
- Breathe slowly into a paper bag or cupped hands
- Attempt to breathe into your belly (diaphragm) rather than your chest
- Hold your breath for 10 to 15 seconds at a time
- Stress reduction
- Acupuncture
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Exercising regularly
Home Remedies
- Deep breathing
- Blow air across the nose and face
- Inhaling steam
- Drinking black coffee
- Eating fresh ginger
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