Question 1

does illness in pregnancy affect my breathing pattern?

Accepted Answer

It can.: Any pregnancy complicated by illness can lead to even more frequent respiration which is typically more shallow in pregnancy as a result of the elevation of the diaphragm from the enlarging uterus and the effects of progesterone.

Question 2

are there any benign causes of low oxygen? maybe different breathing patterns?

Accepted Answer

Low oxygen?: You mean Oxygen saturation measured at the tip of the finger?. The normal is &gt; 95 %, at the sea level.. Less to about 93-94 ia acceptable. &lt; than 90 is abnormal,. The only benign cause for low O2 sat. is at high altitude, such as in mountain climbers, they carry compressed O2.. Indians from the Altiplano in Bolivia have an Hb of 18-19 %, while at the sea level is 14-13%. 
Several factors are needed to continuously supply the cells and tissues in your 	body with oxygen:
	There must be enough oxygen in the air you are breathing
	Your lungs must be able to inhale the oxygen-containing air — and exhale 	carbon dioxide
Your bloodstream must be able to circulate blood to your lungs, take up the oxygen and carry it throughout your body
A problem with any of these factors — for example, high altitude, asthma or heart disease — might result in hypoxemia, particularly under more extreme conditions, such as exercise or illness. When your blood oxygen falls below a certain level, you might experience shortness of breath, headache, and confusion or restlessness.
Common causes of hypoxemia include:
Anemia
ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
Asthma
Congenital heart defects in children
COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
Emphysema
Interstitial lung disease
Medications, such as certain narcotics and anesthetics, that depress breathing
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in an artery in the lung)
Pulmonary fibrosis
Sleep apnea

Question 3

how hard is it to reverse chronic hyperventilation syndome? years of over breathing from anxiety have altered my breathing pattern and i'm suffering.

Accepted Answer

Yoga: Along with treatments for your anxiety problems (talk therapy, possible meds if needed, etc) you can add yoga with an experienced teacher.  Yoga helps you attend to your body, and there are also breathing exercises with it as well.  In time you can re-train your breathing patterns -- but not without concomitant treatment for the basic anxiety problem you have.

Question 4

i can be sitting and relaxed and suddenly i have an involuntary gasp or sigh or change in breathing pattern. what could cause this? it is noticeable.

Accepted Answer

Normal.: Your lungs actually need to sigh once in a while (every few minutes) to open the alveoli that aren't used in normal breathing.

Question 5

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 6

how can i change my breathing pattern so people can hear me less?

Accepted Answer

Yes, depending on...: Are you saying people complain that they don't like to be around you b/c they are bothered by the/a noise they hear when you are simply at rest breathing while awake?There r a number of conditions that could cause this:excess mucous production, a deviated septum, nasal polyps. You need to see your dr and have a thorough exam to see if there is something serious causing sounds w/normal breathing.

Question 7

is there a link between breathing patterns and metabolism? ex: faster, deeper breathing=faster metsbolisn. thank you

Accepted Answer

Changes in breathing: Good question. There are definite changes in breathing with metabolism. The most significant is when you have an acidosis, like with diabetes or after ingesting certain poisons. This makes you breath real fast to try to get the acid out through your lungs. Other metabolic changes lead to reduced breathing--sedatives, tranquilizers, pain killers. If overdosed, these can lead to respiratory arrest.

Question 8

when retraining breathing patterns, is it normal to experience symptoms such as gasping, nausea and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Breath is: our most important nutrient.  Please see your doctor to make sure you do not have any medical conditions that contraindicate breathing exercises. If OK, remember that yawning and gasping is the way we take in extra air.  Anxiety is understandable when deal w/a process as critical as breathing.  Make changes under medical guidance.  Peace and good health.  Sounds like you might be doing some yoga.

Question 9

have crt-d & med. controlled dcm/hf. often i have uncontrolled changes in breathing pattern w/ a sudden long inhalation. i can't force exhale? scarey.

Accepted Answer

Dyspnea: Have your physician examine you to see if you have wheezing. Also, BNP blood test may help physician adjust your medications. If this occurs with sleep then sleep study may be helpful. Weigh yourself daily and let your doctor know if you gain 6 pounds in three days as this could be from fluid accumulation. Last, limit your sodium intake by not adding salt and looking at sodium content in foods.

Question 10

my sp02 at night while about to fall asleep stays at 96 , 95 .my breathing i feel it not normal. the pattern of my breathing bother me.should i c a dr?

Accepted Answer

Good SPO2 numbers: Those number show that you're getting enough oxygen, so they are fine. If you are still feeling like there is a problem, you should see your doctor. They can do testing on your lungs to see if they can find any other problems. It might also be caused by anxiety, which your doctor can help. Whatever is going on, you ARE getting enough oxygen, but you should see a doctor for further evaluation.

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Does illness in pregnancy affect my breathing pattern?

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Are there any benign causes of low oxygen? maybe different breathing patterns?

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How hard is it to reverse chronic hyperventilation syndome? years of over breathing from anxiety have altered my breathing pattern and i'm suffering.

A member asked:

I can be sitting and relaxed and suddenly i have an involuntary gasp or sigh or change in breathing pattern. what could cause this? it is noticeable.

A member asked:

Does stress alter our breathing patterns?

A member asked:

How can i change my breathing pattern so people can hear me less?

A member asked:

Is there a link between breathing patterns and metabolism? ex: faster, deeper breathing=faster metsbolisn. thank you

A member asked:

When retraining breathing patterns, is it normal to experience symptoms such as gasping, nausea and anxiety?

A member asked:

Have crt-d & med. controlled dcm/hf. often i have uncontrolled changes in breathing pattern w/ a sudden long inhalation. i can't force exhale? scarey.

A member asked:

My sp02 at night while about to fall asleep stays at 96 , 95 .my breathing i feel it not normal. the pattern of my breathing bother me.should i c a dr?

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