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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A goiter is simply an enlarged thyroid gland. Symptoms can occur when the thyroid increases in size and compresses other structures in the neck like the esophagus and windpipe. According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists,...
Bronchospasms due to activity can occur with or without asthma. Your risk of experiencing this condition is higher if you have asthma, but an assumption of asthma based on this occurrence is incorrect. There are a number of triggers that can...
Difficulty breathing, or dyspnea, is distressing and has many possible causes. Diseases of the lung, such as asthma, respiratory infections, cancer and pneumonia, are not the only cause. Disorders of other body systems, such as heart disease,...
Breathing, the inspiration and expiration of air from the lungs, involves a number of tissues. Breath is inhaled through the nose or mouth, travels down the larynx and into the tubes of the lungs, which are called the bronchi and bronchioles. Air...
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...
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...
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,...
Breathing problems occur as a result of diseases that affect the lungs. The lungs allow air in and out through a series of airways called bronchial tubes. Diseases that affect the bronchial tubes can cause difficulty breathing. Breathing problems...
Shortness of breath while climbing can be alarming for anyone. Whether you start panting when you are climbing stairs, working on a stair-climbing machine at the gym or mountain climbing, you may have a serious medical condition and you should...
When opting to feed your baby formula or breastfeed while supplementing with formula, it is wise to monitor your child for reactions when changing or starting infant formulas. Some formula allergies can be attributed to certain proteins found in...
Any number of conditions can cause you to be short of breath and experience chest pain after you exercise. According to Medline Plus, some of those causes may be life-threatening, while others are not as critical. You should get emergency medical...
Always treat chest pains and difficulty breathing like a medical emergency, according to Medline Plus. While the symptoms may not be life-threatening and caused by gas pains or pulled muscle, they could be indicative of a serious complication such...
The thyroid, a large endocrine gland, is located at the anterior base of the neck. It produces hormones, especially thyroxin and triiodothyronine, to help control metabolism and growth. Thyroid hormone appears to influence many bodily organs...
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...
Neuropathy is a group of symptoms that occur due to nerve damage. Common causes of neuropathy include trauma, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, alcoholism, infections, autoimmune diseases, tumors and exposure to toxins, states MayoClinic.com. Early...
A food allergy is the body's reaction by its immune system to something that has been ingested. Food allergies can occur in various severities and can manifest in a wide variety of symptoms, including itching, sneezing, abdominal and body pain....
The elliptical machine is similar to a cross between a cross-country ski machine and a stair climber. The machine is designed to provide an intense aerobic workout with minimal strain on your joints. The elliptical trainer is designed to be easy...
Focalin is stimulant medication primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The generic of the brand-name Focalin is dexmethylphenidate. The medication can become addictive if your child takes it for prolonged...
Breathing is an important exercise technique that affects your body's physiological response to strength training. You may have difficulty even remembering to breathe sometimes, especially if you are trying a new exercise and are focusing on...
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 or breathing difficulties can be frightening. They may be temporary or related to a chronic condition. Simple things, such as wearing constrictive clothing or exercise, can cause shortness of breath, but there are also very...
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