Is there a problem if every other breath is a really deep one?

Question

Constantly take deep breaths in (like they want you to do at the doctor). Seems like every few breaths, in just everyday activities. Is there a reason for this? Any harm in this? I really feel like I can't help it.

hufstabe--I am hypoglycemic (sp), but not diabetic that I know of.

Answer 1

That always happens to me, but it has to do with my asthma. Asthmatics sometimes don't get enough oxygen as a normal person would with ordinary breaths, and thus have to take deeper breaths (probably without realizing it) to get the job done. I often find myself doing that... and yawning can have to do with that as well. Sometimes when exerting a lot of energy, my asthma kicks in just a little bit, and I start yawning.
Anxiety could also cause this.

Also it could just be that your other breaths, that aren't so deep, aren't bringing in enough oxygen-- so you have to rectify that by breathing more heavily every so often.

If you find it happening in certain locations, such as only at work-- it could be that the ventilation isn't that great, and fresh air isn't coming in as much as it should.

Also, being around a lot of smoke certainly won't make your lungs work any better.

All in all, there are a lot of explanations... I would just mention it to your doctor next time you go. If it gets any worse, you should make an appt to see him.

Answer 2

Sometimes folks with acidosis (too low a pH) will breathe this way to blow off a lot of CO2. Reducing CO2 will lower the levels of caboxilic acid and raise the pH. Are you diabetic?

Answer 3

I do it too and its my anxiety - its annoying, I know, but there isn't anything that can cure it.

Answer 4

Could be anxiety, asthma, other lung prob...

Answer 5

um.. see a doctor. just to be safe

Answer 6

hey it happens wid me as well...*sometimes*....but its harmful...this way there's danger..ur alveoli (air sacs) can burst