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Orthopnea - Difficulty Breathing When Lying Down by Karen Bastille Health Maven

Posted Mon 14 Feb 2011 5:44pm Discovery Health People with some types of heart or lung problems often complain about difficulty breathing while lying down. For many with this condition, this trouble breathing or sensation of breathlessness is relieved only by sitting up straight or standing. Sometimes a person realizes that sleep is more comfortable when Read on »

short breath muscle movement by heroteo heroteo Posted Tue 21 Dec 2010 3:17am Shortness of breath results from a combination of chest wall rigidity and abnormal, drug-induced muscle movement. I have gone through CT Chest and Lung XR and confirmed I have short of breath caused by Parkinson's. My medications daily are as follows 9 dosages Prednisolone (Stiroid) 1 " Nexium 40mg (gastric) Kindly comment Regards TEOKIMHOE Read on »

shortness of breath by heroteo heroteo Posted Mon 20 Dec 2010 6:54pm Dear Doctor, Just to be informed I have shortness of breath as shown in my CT Scan. Besides I have inflammation around the lungs. Question Can shortness of breath lower your normal blood pressure or vice versa? Shortness of breath causes less oxygen,dizziness,black out,unstable on foot,"drunken crowd" Besides steriod for inflammation are any Read on »

"Shortness of Breath", Increased Activity & Exercise by Sandy Patient Expert

Posted Fri 22 May 2009 11:44pm . This will be the first post in a so-called "mini series" on the topic of "Shortness of Breath" & Exercise. In our first "episode" you will have limited activity and breathing abilities, but as we reach the end of our "mini series" you will have learned a new way to breathe and will be on your way to an exercise training program. The shortness of breath that comes Read on »

63 year old male with sudden onset shortness of breath by JASON WINTER Posted Mon 01 Mar 2010 6:37am always posted fascinating case studies. Here's the story. 63 year old male presents with acute onset of dyspnea. He reported 4 previous MI's with similar presenation, only dyspnea - no pain or discomort as was the case on this morning. Past medical history NIDDM, HTN, MI, CHF, CVA and is bed-confined for the most part. He's also fairly obese. Vital Read on »

How do you get rid of everyday shortness of breath, dizzyness, headaches from a panic attack sufferer? by David M. Patient Expert

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Posted Wed 07 Oct 2009 4:41pm have seen him only one time. My last major panic attack which is my first was back in December of last year. Ever since then, most of everyday I have a problem with shortness of breath, a choking feeling in my throat, dizzyness, feelings of faint, having a tight band on my head, headaches and visions problems like squinting and burning of the eyes Read on »

Breathe Easier with Diaphragmatic Breathing by Jane M. Certified Respiratory Therapist

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 11:01pm Last time we talked about pursed lip breathing for COPD - what it is, and why it helps when you're short of breath (SOB). Today we're going to go a step further and learn... have COPD or another chronic lung disease that makes you short of breath, there have been changes in your body and you are no longer able to breathe as you once did. So Read on »

Pursed Lip Breathing: Pucker Up and Breathe Easier by Jane M. Certified Respiratory Therapist

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 11:01pm - and the confusion - about why in the heck it can be so hard to breathe! Here are some key terms and abbreviations: COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease SOB - Shortness of Breath (also called dyspnea - disp´-nee-uh) PLB - Pursed Lips Breathing DB - Diaphragmatic Breathing CO2 - Carbon Dioxide (the waste product of breathing - the air you have Read on »

Breathe, Just Breathe by Dr. Mary Kearns, PhD Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Sun 14 Sep 2008 4:51pm One of my first posts on this blog was about breathing. It is such a basic thing, but it is easy to get into the habit of not breathing fully. I know that when I get stressed out, I have to remind myself to slow down and breathe. It's amazing how much a few deep, full breaths can calm you down. I have been on the verge of being stressed out Read on »

Improper Breathing Can Aggravate Neck Pain--Free Breathing Exercise Podcast by Dr. Bruce F. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:14pm I have treated many patients for neck pain and have observed that in many cases they actually breath improperly. Instead of initiating the breath with their diaphragm they do so with their chest and neck muscles. When these muscles are overused they become painful. I generally spend some time teaching them to breath properly and how to relax Read on »