Question 1

i heard that a good breathing exercise will relieve us from stress. what is the correct procedure for a that and whatis the best time?

Accepted Answer

4-7-8 breath: Yes, breathing exercises can help relieve stress by balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.  You can sit on a chair for this, or on the floor if you like.  Practice 2 times/day.  Here's a link to an explanation & demonstration of this method:  http://www.Drweil.Com/drw/u/vdr00112/the-4-7-8-breath-benefits-and-demonstration.Html.

Question 2

i am experiencing  difficulty breathing (worsened by: after exercise, lying flat, psychological stress) (quality: slow or irregular) (time frame: s...

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Question cut off: Obviously - this needs medical assessment. If no underlying medical problem - Find a quiet place.  Breath in slowly &amp; deeply through your nostrils. Fill your lungs with air (but not to the point of discomfort).  Hold for a count of five then slowly begin to exhale through an open mouth. Repeat at least 12 times, longer if you need to.

Question 3

started doing deep breathing exercises to try help ease anxiety and stress. chest (or lungs) hurt for a little while after. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety and exercise: It is normal considering an upsurge in the use of these muscles, though it may help the anxiety a great deal.

Question 4

i am experiencing  difficulty breathing (worsened by: after exercise, lying flat, psychological stress) (quality: slow or irregular) (time frame: g...

Accepted Answer

At your age: unless you were born with a lung or heart abnormality the symptoms you have are most likely all due to anxiety......A few simple tests (chest x ray EKG) might serve to reassure you! Speak frankly with your Primary Care Provider!
Hope this is helpful
BE WELL
Dr Z

Question 5

where can i find a doctor in scranton, pa that teaches breathing retraining exercises? asthma, stress, & anxiety has caused problems for my lungs.

Accepted Answer

Pittsburgh: The nearest center with expertise in treatment of respiratory disorders would be pittsburgh, pa. You can see any of the lung specialists at upmc. Another alternative would be to find a local speech and language pathologist who can teach you those exercises. Detailed evaluation by a lung specialist might be more useful in the long run.

Question 6

i am experiencing  irregular heartbeat (worsened by: psychological stress) , difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate (worsened by: after exercise)  and?

Accepted Answer

Fast heart: You need to see a physician to evaluate your heart.
There are many possibilities that could be happening.

Question 7

i am experiencing  wheezing (worsened by: breathing in cold air, psychological stress, after exercise, lying flat, exposure to secondhand smoke, during cold or flu) (quality: occurs with skin flushing (turning red and hot)) , shortness of breath (time fra

Accepted Answer

See internist soon: You need treatment for wheezing.

You probably have allergy induced asthma- also exercise induced.

Effective  treatment is possible.

Question 8

does stress  alter our breathing patterns?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress will often trigger anxiety and/or panic symptoms where breathing pattern can be shallow rapid and labored.

Question 9

is it normal to have difficulty on breathing occasionally, particularly when experiencing stress and pressure? am i okay or i have health problems?

Accepted Answer

: Assuming that the symptoms only occur during times of stress and pressure, then it is most likely that you have a problem with anxiety. These can be treated effectively with both medical and nonmedical interventions. The first step would be to see your doctor to discuss the problem and have it evaluated. Good luck.

Question 10

can breathing help me reduce stress?

Accepted Answer

Breathing helps stre: Yes breathing can help with stress. There are stress relief tapes you can you can buy online. You can search amazon. A good one is by dr. Martin rossman.

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I heard that a good breathing exercise will relieve us from stress. what is the correct procedure for a that and whatis the best time?

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I am experiencing difficulty breathing (worsened by: after exercise, lying flat, psychological stress) (quality: slow or irregular) (time frame: s...

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Started doing deep breathing exercises to try help ease anxiety and stress. chest (or lungs) hurt for a little while after. is this normal?

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I am experiencing difficulty breathing (worsened by: after exercise, lying flat, psychological stress) (quality: slow or irregular) (time frame: g...

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Where can i find a doctor in scranton, pa that teaches breathing retraining exercises? asthma, stress, & anxiety has caused problems for my lungs.

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I am experiencing irregular heartbeat (worsened by: psychological stress) , difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate (worsened by: after exercise) and?

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I am experiencing wheezing (worsened by: breathing in cold air, psychological stress, after exercise, lying flat, exposure to secondhand smoke, during cold or flu) (quality: occurs with skin flushing (turning red and hot)) , shortness of breath (time fra

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Does stress alter our breathing patterns?

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Is it normal to have difficulty on breathing occasionally, particularly when experiencing stress and pressure? am i okay or i have health problems?

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