When one has breathing problems, it feels as though they are not getting enough air, that their chest is pressing in very tightly, that they are short of breath, or that they are about to choke.

Breathing problems are frequently brought on by everyday health difficulties or obvious ecological problems. These include tenseness or stress, sensitivity, mucous in the throat, and runny nose.

Numerous lung disorders lead to breathing difficulties and demand prompt therapeutic attention. These conditions include croup, epiglottitis, pneumonia, asthma, COPD (persistent obstructive pulmonary disease), aspiratory embolism, and hiatal hernia.

Breathing issues can also be caused by some heart diseases as CAD (coronary artery disease), arrhythmia, congenital heart disease, heart failure, and heart attacks.

The doctor will determine the root cause of the issue while diagnosing a respiratory issue. The nature of the breathing difficulty-whether it is mild or severe, whether physical activity makes it worse, and how long you have had it-will be discussed with the doctor. The doctor will then examine your heart, lungs, and airways physically. According on the examination's findings, additional diagnostic tests, like: A chest X-ray to search for underlying medical issues; blood tests to evaluate oxygen levels. An electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for any cardiac damage an exercise test to see how the heart and lungs respond to physical effort, an echocardiogram to look for cardiac murmurs, heart damage, or infections, and a lung function test to measure lung efficiency.

The proper course of treatment for breathing issues is given based on the findings of the diagnostic and the root cause. Among the treatment options are:

Changes in lifestyle-If a stuffy nose, excessive activity, or climbing at high elevations are the root causes of breathing trouble, the issue can be readily cured with a few modest lifestyle adjustments.

Laughter therapy, moderate exercise, counselling, and meditation are a few examples of coping methods that should be used if stress is the root of a breathing issue.

Medication-If a lung or heart ailment is the source of the breathing difficulty, the proper medication, such as an inhaler or antihistamines, will be administered. In severe situations, a breathing machine or hospital monitoring may be required.