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Breathing hard: what to do when it becomes very hard to breathe
Not knowing what to do, if it’s hard to breathe, you can get confused and panic, making the situation worse. Breathing problems arise from a lack of oxygen. Shortness of breath can be a symptom of an illness or a consequence of an improper lifestyle.
Why is it hard to breathe: what to do to identify the cause
If a person has breathing problems, it is necessary to find out what led to a deterioration in well-being. Self-examination of the condition can lead to false conclusions and inappropriate treatment. Specialists of medical institutions will help to make the correct diagnosis.
The following reasons can cause shortness of breath and shortness of breath:
- heart or vascular problems
- bronchial asthma
- stress
- progressive anemia
- chest injury
- allergic reaction
Breathing problems can be caused by excess weight, a foreign object in the throat, and other factors.
Only after identifying the cause, you can start treatment.
What to do when it gets hard to breathe?
A choking attack causes panic, so it is difficult for the victim to cope with the problem on his own. To help in this situation, you need to calm the person down and invite him to breathe for a while in a paper bag or palms folded in a boat. This will increase the concentration of carbon dioxide, which promotes vasodilation.
After the attack, you should do relaxing exercises, consisting of simple exercises:
- While inhaling, mentally count to 6
- Exhaling, count to 8
- Take a few quick breaths in and out, sticking out your tongue
Repeat all steps one by one several times.
The disease has not been identified, but it is still very difficult to breathe. What to do?
One of the reasons for shortness of breath is eating the “wrong” food. A large amount of sugar, chemical additives, refined impurities and other substances thickens the blood and makes it difficult to deliver oxygen to the internal organs.
To increase blood circulation, it is necessary to eat raw vegetables and fruits, drink enough clean water, reduce meat consumption and exclude sugar and flour products from the diet.
You can also take apple cider vinegar for a while: a teaspoon in a glass of water
Difficulty breathing indicates an ailment. In order not to aggravate the condition, you should not self-medicate. Only doctors can make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the correct treatment.
Physician-therapist, author of the book “Nobody but you”, an expert on Channel One, channel “Russia 24”
Rules for calling an ambulance
1. Talk to the dispatcher on the case, do not ask again “Is this an ambulance for sure?”
2. Describe the complaint in clear terms – chest pain, nausea, loss of consciousness, etc.
3. Give the exact address. If you do not know, what are the known landmarks that are nearby.
4. If it is possible to take the victim to the hospital yourself, do it. The first, most elementary, help will be provided in any medical institution, even in a pharmacy.
5. The ambulance usually does not provide advice. From the dispatcher, you can only find out the place of hospitalization of the patient, and discuss some tactical issues with the doctor on duty at the change of the operational department.
6. You can ask questions to the doctor on duty of the emergency department if you cannot understand the essence of what is happening, but it is obvious that, most likely, you may need medical assistance. (in such cases it is better to call the Ministry of Emergency Situations – 112 or 01) or, for example, a psychiatric one.