Breathing Difficulties - First Aid

Breathing Difficulties in Babies

When your baby has breathing difficulty, she might be short of breath, unable to take a deep breath, gasping for air, or feel like she is not getting enough air. Do not give her anything to eat or drink, move her unnecessarily, put a pillow under...

Sudden Inability to Breathe

Sudden breathing problems can be extremely serious or even fatal. There are a number of possible causes for a sudden inability to breathe, as well as a corresponding number of first-aid measures and long-term treatments. Consult your doctor with...

Can Exercise Be Dangerous If You Can't Breathe?

Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is often a symptom of medical issues related to respiration and cardiovascular health, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Individuals who experience shortness of breath during exercise should...

Breathing Difficulties in Children

If your child is experiencing difficulty when breathing, or dyspnea, it can be very scary for both you and her. "State of the Air," by The American Lung Association, explains that 80 percent of the air sacs in your child's lungs will continue to...