… Stressful situations trigger your nervous system to release adrenaline, a hormone that increases your heart rate and breathing.“This fight-or-flight response helped our ancestors escape dangerous situations, like a charging lion,” explains Dr …
… can bring on symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath and noisy or fast breathing.“The pollen becomes airborne and more respirable — meaning easier to inhale— and that can set off someone …
… moisture in your mouth and throat. Sometimes, if your nasal passages aren’t clear, you end up breathing out of your mouth instead.Mouth breathing can cause a wide range of unpleasant symptoms, including a …
… how your body reacts during stressful times. You can feel it, right? Your heart rate jumps, your breathing gets deeper and every nerve ending seems to crackle like a live electrical wire.This natural “fight …
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… are five sample exercises to get you started. While doing them, quiet your mind and notice your breathing. If your thoughts wander, gently redirect them. Concentrate on where your energy comes from and where it …
… bumps or swollen areas).Sneezing and watery eyes.Swelling in the mouth or throat.Rapid or difficult breathing.Treatment options for allergic reactionsGiven the range of reactions to allergens, treatment recommendations can vary from immediately …
… apnea syndrome is a serious disorder that can turn into a major health risk and involves frequent breathing interruptions during the night due to blocked airways. If it’s left untreated, sleep apnea can create …
Snoring can be irritating to loved ones trying to catch some ZZZs. Although it’s more common in men who have overweight or obesity, children often get caught up in snoring, too. But it can …
If you’re just running into the grocery store, wearing a cloth face mask for a few minutes isn’t a huge inconvenience for most people. But if you work outside or go to work …
Having a cough that won’t go away can be more than just annoying — it can become debilitating.“Patients often describe feeling dismissed by their healthcare providers,” shares pulmonologist Rachel Taliercio, DO. “Chronic cough is …
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