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How to Prevent Heavy Breathing

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Topic: Health EducationPublished January 30, 2018
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Avoid triggers: A good place to start would be to take steps to avoid triggers. Most breathing issues have some sort of trigger whether they are physical exertion or allergens in the air. By paying attention to your body and noting what triggers periods of heavy breathing, you can take steps to reduce your exposure. In cases where exposure is inevitable, you can instead opt for protections. For instance, if you have seasonal allergies but have to go outside you can try wearing a face mask.

Lifestyle adjustments: Lifestyle adjustments can be used to ease symptoms or to improve lung strength. For obese or overweight individuals, taking steps to lose even a little bit of weight can have an impressive effect on your pulmonary health. It should also go without saying that, if you smoke, quitting is highly advisable since little progress in your lung health can be made while regularly inhaling the heated mixture of ash and chemicals.

Wash your hands: Cold and flu viruses, and plenty of others, are passed through human surface contact. Wash your hands with warm water and soap when you arrive at a new destination or return home to reduce the chances of infectio

Have a sleep assessment: A sleep assessment at a sleep
clinic can help determine if you have sleep apnea. One of the most effective ways to treat shortness of breath while sleeping is with an oxygen mask. After the initial adjustment period, you likely won’t experience any discomfort and will notice a big difference in your quality of sleep.

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