Question 1

shallow breathing and difficulty exhaling?

Accepted Answer

COPD or pneumonia : While the list of possibilities is very long, COPD exacerbation, acute pneumonia, or pulmonary fibrosis are at the top of the list.  Get evaluated soon, if you feel very poorly today.  Make sure a chest x-ray is done and eventually get pulmonary function tests.... Good luck!

Question 2

i'm having shallow  breathing should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Are you having any other issues?  Is this the first time?

Question 3

is shallow breathing due to anxeity & how it happen.

Accepted Answer

Shallow breathing: from anxiety.  This is very common.  We tighten up when we are anxious and rib cage breathe.  Work on belly breathing a few times a day, inflate the belly first, then go up to the shoulders, reverse to exhale.  See your doc to rule out medical conditions.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

why do people have shallow breathing moreso than in the past?

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Shallow breathing: People have difficulty breathing and may be reflected as shallow breathing for several reasons.  The incidence of lung disease such as asthma and COPD has increased due to things such as smoking and pollution.  Individuals with lung disease have more difficulty breathing and it uses more energy so they tend to take small frequent breaths.

Question 5

can shallow breathing be a symptom of dehydration?

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Shallow breathing: Shallow fast breathing can occur in a number of pathological states. If a person is severely dehydrated and develops acid build up in the blood stream and possibly shock, then the patient might have this type of breathing. This is not typical of most cases of mild dehydration.

Question 6

what homeopathic way(s)  can i treat my shallow  breathing?

Accepted Answer

Many options: First, do you really mean homeopathic? Homeopathy is a specific system of healing & many confuse it with holistic or herbal medicine. Homeopathy is highly indidualized- 10 people with shallow breathing will probably need 10 different medicines- so you need to see a homeopath! i also advise breathing exercises- see the tao of natural breathing by dennis lewis. See my comment below:.

Question 7

my toddler has chronic shallow breathing. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Shallow breathing: Please have your toddler checked out by his Physician maybe he has Asthma if so it is treatable

Question 8

how long does shallow breathing associated with intussusception last?

Accepted Answer

May not be related: Shallow breathing is typically not associated with intussusception.  Sometimes children with intussusception can have lethargy.  After successful reduction, lethargy should improve quickly.

Question 9

pain in left side chest comes and go 20 30 times a day. is it too shallow breathing?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain : You chest pain may be due to side cramps or stitches. It is a benign condition

Question 10

i have been tested positive for covid. im having shallow breathing and bad coughing. ?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19: Rest, hydrate, quarantine &amp; eat healthfully. Consider use of acetaminophen, saline for nasal irrigation, decongestant or cough syrup. Naprosyn is a good choice if NSAID’s are used. Zinc, vitamin C &amp; D supplements may be helpful. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, marked persistent chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.

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