Causes of shortness of breath and stuffiness when sleeping and how to treat them
Causes of shortness of breath and stuffiness when sleeping and how to treat them
Causes of shortness of breath and stuffiness when sleeping and how to treat them May 30,2022

 Many people experience shortness of breath and stuffiness, sometimes described as a lack of air, which is an uncomfortable feeling.

Shortness of breath can range from mild to temporary, serious and long lasting, and is sometimes difficult to diagnose because there are many different causes.

Sleep apnea, allergies or anxiety sometimes develop, and the cause of nocturnal dyspnea should be understood to treat it.

 

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First: the causes of shortness of breath and stammering when sleeping

 

Shortness of breath can be caused by various medical disorders, the most common causes being lung and heart disease.

Healthy breathing relies on these organs to transport oxygen to your body.

Shortness of breath may be acute and last for only a few days or less, and at other times it may be chronic, lasting three to six months.

 

Causes of persistent shortness of breath

 

1- Heart failure, in which case blood cannot fill and empty the heart properly, sometimes causing fluid to build up in your lungs and making it difficult to breathe easily.

2- Obesity, as it may strain your lungs, making breathing labored and difficult.

3- Asthma, as narrowing of the airways caused by asthma can lead to difficulty breathing.

 

4- Low physical fitness, as lack of movement, due to inactivity or illness, can lead to shortness of breath.

5-Lung diseases. Lung tissue damage from diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with tobacco smoking can cause shortness of breath.

6- Tumors: Tumors such as lung cancer may also cause shortness of breath.

7- Anxiety.

8- Choking.

9- Serious blood loss.

10- Pneumonia.

11- Low blood pressure.

12-Exposure to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide.

13-hiatal hernia.

14-Allergic reactions.

 

An episode of dyspnea and choking is not always related to an individual's health. Anyone can experience it, after intense exercise, when traveling to a high altitude, or when experiencing significant changes in temperature.

Second: How to treat shortness of breath and stuffiness when sleeping

 

When a person is certain that the cause of shortness of breath and choking is not a medical emergency, they may want to try to relieve the attack at home. Here are the most important exercises:

 

1- Deep breathing, as practicing this exercise deeply from the abdomen helps to control shortness of breath, but it is not completely suitable for people who suffer from severe chronic respiratory diseases.

2-Exercise, as improving your physical fitness strengthens your heart and lungs.

3. Medications. Inhaled medications called bronchodilators can relax the airways in asthma and COPD.

Medications used to relieve pain or anxiety can ease shortness of breath.

 

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