Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties can have several causes, including asthma, emphysema, heart disease or anxiety. One cause of several health problems that may present with breathing difficulties is being overweight. In some cases,...
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...
The brain stem, which is located underneath the limbic system, plays a vital role in the basic life functions of breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. Three sections, the midbrain, the pons and the medulla, comprise the brain stem. The...
Homeopathic remedies incorporate medicinal treatments derived from very small quantities of natural substances. Such remedies are intended to alleviate symptoms associated with a myriad of health problems, like allergies, muscle pain, teething,...
Swimming is a good way to improve and maintain your fitness levels, but it requires good breathing techniques and efficient lung function. You might have difficulty breathing while swimming at different times during your life. Having difficulty...
Exercise-induced asthma will make it difficult to take a deep breath during exercise. It's normal to have shortness of breath during exercise because your body's demand for oxygen increases. If you find it difficult to exercise because of...
Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, with exercise is a common complaint that can be caused by a variety of conditions. Depending on the type and intensity of exercise, some degree of breathing difficulty is normal. However, a February 1998 article in...
Croup, the common cold and chronic asthma are among the childhood illnesses and medical conditions that can cause your little one to develop labored breathing. Breathing trouble can be very scary for both parents and child, but in some cases can...
Breathing difficulties refer to a sensation characterized as a feeling of discomfort or pain that occurs when breathing and is associated with the feeling of not being able to get enough air, according to MedlinePlus, a service of the National...
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, individuals who have difficulty breathing during exercise often have sensitivities to allergens or air temperature. During intense exercise, when breathing rate increases,...
Several significant symptoms are associated with a broken sternum, also called the breast bone. According to Trauma.org, chest wall injuries, including a fractured sternum, may be caused by blunt force trauma, and the severity of sternal fractures...
Most of the time, you are unaware of your body's efforts to breathe. An awareness of discomfort during breathing is a potentially serious symptom that something is wrong. In some cases, breathing difficulty may be caused by something relatively...
Hives, eczema, facial swelling, wheezing, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dizziness are all common symptoms of an immune reaction induced by a particular food or group of foods. Some individuals succumb to a...
If you are allergic to fish oil, you have a general allergy to fish. MedlinePlus states that although most fish oil supplements do not contain fish proteins that cause an allergy, it is advisable to avoid using fish oil supplements. Breathing...
Shortness of breath can be described as breathlessness, feeling as though you can't get enough air, and difficulty breathing. Sometimes, shortness of breath can be normal, such as after exercise or if you have a bad cold and your nasal passages...
According to MedlinePlus, the thyroid produces a hormone called thyroxine, or T4, which is used to balance the body’s metabolism. The Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center reports that enlargements of the thyroid glands can be...
Bronchial pneumonia, also known as bronchopneumonia, is an infection of the respiratory system that affects the bronchial tubes with patches on one or both lungs. Pneumonia affects approximately 4 million people each year and is the cause of more...
The common cold, a flu or an allergy can all cause excess phlegm production in infants. In children over age 2 you can administer an pediatric formula decongestant to relieve the symptoms, but doctors caution against using these products in...
Surgery is accompanied by large fluid shifts. Blood can be lost from the operation, and water is lost through urine, evaporation out of the body and respiration. Fluids are given during surgery to counter the loss of fluid during the operation....
One of the most unpleasant conditions a person can experience is shortness of breath, or the inability to draw in enough air, a condition physicians refer to as “dyspnea.” Emergency rooms assign urgent priority to patients with...
If you are having difficulty breathing while you are exercising or shortly thereafter, it may not be anything to be concerned about but you should talk with your doctor anyway. There are different reasons why you may have breathing problems...
Shortness of breath has several causes. The underlying cause has to be addressed for you to get the help you need. Exploring the reasons it is happening with your physician is the first step. You may need testing, medication, surgery or lifestyle...
Albuterol is a medication commonly used for short-term relief of symptoms associated with lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It helps in preventing and treating symptoms such as wheezing, difficulty breathing...
Allergies affect each person differently and are caused by an overreaction of the immune system to a substance, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. The immune system recognizes a substance as a potentially dangerous...
If you have lung problems, you may benefit from regular exercise. Sometimes, however, vigorous exercise, such as running, makes breathing difficult. This difficulty may range from a slight shortness of breath and coughing to a complete inability...
Few symptoms are as distressing and disabling as not being able to breathe well. Lung infections and injuries are common causes of short-term breathing trouble. Chronic lung diseases including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung...
Phlegm, or mucous, can cause nasal and chest congestion and create breathing difficulties in your infant. It may be tempting to give your child an over-the-counter drug, such as a decongestant or cold medicine, but doctors caution against doing so...
Asthma is respiratory condition that affects both children and adults. Asthma causes inflammation of the airway, making it hard to breath. A person with asthma may find certain triggers, such as dust or environmental allergies, make asthma...
A baby only breathes through his nose, so congestion is a cause for concern as he doesn't have an open sinus passageway from nose to throat. Giving a baby medications is tricky, as getting the dose right is difficult, and the medicine might not...
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