What is the cause of difficulty breathing?

 What is the cause of difficulty breathing?

Lung or heart disease causes shortness of breath. Psychological reasons like fear, worry and anxiety are also responsible for the problem of shortness of breath.

Similarly, the problem of anemia in the blood also makes it difficult to breathe.

Lung problems

A chest X-ray and a pulmonary function test (spirometry) can be used to find out whether or not there is a breathing problem due to a lung-related problem. X-ray helps to identify the main problem (gross effect) only. Therefore, a lung disease specialist (pulmonary physician) can also perform a CT scan of the chest to make a detailed examination of the thorax area, keeping in mind that there is no infantile disease related to it. Similarly, nasal endoscopy can be done to check the inside of the nose.

'Bronchial asthma' is also one of the breathing problems, which is caused by air pollution. Fibrosis (scarring of the lung cells), effusion, infectious pneumonia, bronchitis (swelling of the airways) and other allergic infections can also cause breathing problems.

Heart disease is another major cause of breathing problems.

Rheumatic fever or rheumatic valve disease makes breathing difficult. When the tonsils are infected with bacteria called betahemolytic streptococcus during childhood, if not treated in time, the valve will gradually narrow or leak due to this bacteria. As a result, breathing becomes difficult later.

Coronary heart disease (lack of blood flow needed by the heart) can cause the coronary blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle to be narrowed or blocked. In which the blood flow to the heart is less than required, which is also known as ischemic heart disease. It can cause breathing problems.

A hole in the heart of a newborn baby is another cause of breathing difficulties. A hole in the upper part of the heart is called ASD (atrial septal defect) while a hole in the lower part of the heart or between two chambers is called VSD (ventricular septal defect). These problems can cause breathing problems.

An 'Echo Cardiogram' can be done to find out whether or not breathing problems are due to valvular heart problems and septal defects. In which heart ultrasound machine is used.

Low hemoglobin in the blood is another cause of shortness of breath. Due to the low number of hemoglobin, 'menorrhagia' (excessive bleeding during menstruation), lack of iron in the body or lice can also occur in the body.

Blood and stool tests can be done for this. If the report is normal, then according to the consultation of the cardiologist and pulmonary physician, it can be understood that the breathing problem is not due to heart or lung related problems.

Is there a way to breathe?

To stay healthy, we pay attention to various aspects like drinking a lot of water, eating a balanced diet, and keeping clean. But we don't pay much attention to breath, which is the only means of survival. Because breathing comes automatically, no effort is required for it.

However, many of us don't realize that there is a way to breathe naturally. It may be surprising to hear, but really, if you can take the breath correctly, you can have a long life.

Normally we are doing spontaneous breathing and exhalation. But this simple breathing may not provide enough oxygen to the body. That's why there is a special rule for breathing, taking deep breaths and letting them out. By adopting this process, the body is supplied with sufficient amount of oxygen.

Children breathe through the lungs by stretching the diaphragm at the bottom, which is enough to be healthy. The reason why they go into deep sleep, get happy at the slightest thing, even if they are angry with someone, they can forget it in a few moments is also because of the right way of breathing in them.

But with age, the balance of the way of breathing deteriorates. The more we age, the more people's company, different relationships, and relationships become turbulent. The feeling of turmoil is expressed by the person through the breath, which affects the breath.

When breathing is not good, rapid breathing can increase, which not only reduces oxygen but also shortens life. For example, if a person gets angry due to not being satisfied with something, he breathes quickly through his nose, which is also affecting his health. Unhealthy body also means shortening of life.

How to breathe correctly

Various pranayama such as Kapalabhanti, Bhastrika Pranayama, Nadisodhana Pranayama, Ujjyi Pranayama can be done from proper breathing to full yogic breathing. These different pranayama changes breathing in different ways.

In complete yogic breathing, sit comfortably, while inhaling, the stomach and lungs should be inflated. Try to make the breathing period as long and deep as possible, you should feel that the breath is coming from the inside of the stomach. It calms the mind and makes people healthy and fit. Similarly, surdshan kriya rhythmically changes the breath.

Ujjyi pranayama is called the pranayama of victorious breathing. It has many benefits such as helping to focus, preventing various diseases, helping to keep the mind calm. In Bhastrika Pranayama, one should inhale and exhale forcefully. Kapalabhati Pranayama is the process of letting out the breath inside. While doing this, the area around the naito should be shaken and breathed in. Sudarshana Kriya is a powerful pranayama with easy rhythm. Which brings the body, mind and emotions into a rhythm through a specific natural breathing process. Sudarshan Kriya provides a certain depth. It induces deep sleep, gives energy to the body and gives happiness and peace.

It is considered very good to do these pranayama in the morning. But if you have free time, you can do it in the afternoon and evening. Pranayama is best done only with the help of a trainer.

There are many benefits of practicing breathing techniques. By developing the ability to control emotions and impulses, anger and anger can be kept away.

Breathing plays a role in controlling the effects on the mind such as stress, confusion, restlessness, jealousy based on various events that happen in life. Which increases the lifespan of a person.

Correct breathing increases concentration in reading and writing, removes disorders from the body, and develops positive thinking.

Are all people breathing at the same rate?

No person can take in the same amount of breath at the same speed. The pace varies according to the person's condition and time. Often people take long breaths while sleeping. But the person who is having a terrible dream is breathing rapidly. During the day, if a person is angry, he/she breathes fast, while when he/she is sad, the speed of inhaling and exhaling slows down.

When you are happy, you slow down the process of inhaling and exhaling. That's why the speed of breathing varies from person to person, so the breathing action of all people cannot be the same.