I get out of breath when I speak: what solution?

Caution : You must consult your doctor for your health. This page presents only a personal and alternative point of view which should not be considered as an attempt to prescribe medicine.

Being short of breath when exerting physical effort is quite normal.

However, if you are short of breath when you are not doing anything special except talking, this is a problem that should not be overlooked.

Understanding shortness of breath

First, you have to realize that there is no such thing as a harmless shortness of breath.

Difficulty breathing after a run or a swimming competition is normal.

This is because when you exercise, the heart rate accelerates and the body has a great need for oxygenation.

Now, shortness of breath that does not come from any specific physical activity is more of a problem.

One can be tempted not to deal with it by blaming it on growing age or lack of regular physical activity when it needs to be very careful.

Breathing difficulty, also called dyspnea in medical parlance, can affect you in your daily life.

However, it is necessary that an effort made every day, such as speaking, should not end up being a chore.

Expressing yourself while being embarrassed by your breathing is not normal.

When you notice abnormal shortness of breath, you must first ask yourself questions.

The first question is to ask yourself what state you were in three months or even six months ago.

This will let you know if the symptom is old and you haven't given it importance, or if it has just happened.

The second question is whether your speaking rhythm is suitable.

Ask someone to listen to you speak and see if they think you are speaking too fast.

The problem may come from here.

Having trouble breathing can also be from heart problems.

When the heart's ventricle cannot contract normally, heart valve dysfunction, high blood pressure, arrhythmias or even myocardial infarctions can occur in the past.

It is also necessary to take into account your history of illnesses especially if it is heart disease.

Solutions to find better breathing

Breathing better will help you improve your daily life.

The first thing to do to stop feeling short of breath when talking if you are a smoker is to quit smoking.

Tobacco will in fact prevent the lungs from inhaling air and will therefore disrupt the oxygen which must attach to red blood cells.

Another avenue lies in exercise deconditioning.

When you get used to moving around a little, your muscles stiffen and are no longer as receptive to the blood flow for oxygen.

To compensate, the blood pressure must rise even higher and the heart beat faster to supply enough oxygen to the muscles.

This is often linked to weight gain.

The solution here is to lose those extra pounds.

Finally, no longer being short of breath while talking also means better breathing.

Many people don't realize they are breathing badly.

However, this will disrupt the diaphragm in its role of contraction and therefore cause an unpleasant sensation such as shortness of breath.

This is why Loris Vitry, yoga therapist, has developed a free video workshop that frees up your diaphragm.

Thanks to targeted exercises, it will help you regain your well-being.

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