Why do I have shallow breathing?

Question

From time to time my breath gets really shallow, which makes it hard to exert energy and speak. I can't find a pattern to it. Does anyone know what causes shallow breathing?

To fill in the details, I'm 27, have no health problems (although I'm out of shape) and as far as I know, only minimal stress. I've never had any serious psychological problems, either.

Answer 1

You say that you find from to time the shallow breathing afflicting you to the extent of affecting your speech... Though your additional details say you had not had any physical or mental problem so far, the loss of breath to the extent of affecting normal function like speech needs to be examined by a chest / respiratory specialist who may be able to find if you by any chance have a systemic disorder that needs correction or what..

You have also said that you are somewhat out of shape... perhaps pigeon chest or things like that, indicating probable lack of proper exercise ... it may be as simple as that... anyway, don't wait for advice in this column... a word with the right person - a specialist - would make you fit and confident. Good luck.

Answer 2

Your age is not known and whether you are having any stress, depression or things like that, from the time your complaint started... I had the problem when I suffered sort of anxiety and was advised anxicalm, an ayurvedic tab I think, by my doc... It helped me and I also started doing yoga (mild exercises with breathing techniques) which relieved me from anxiety syndrome...

If it is not any thing like that, there may be some weakness in the respiratory system which could be diagnosed and treated... Please have a word with your doc early and get alright...

All the best..

Answer 3

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