starby Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I am very breathless today. Does anything apart from rest help with this? I don't want to take more beta blockers. I'm so short of breath it's scary Should I see doctor if it doesn't get better or just rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellajulz Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I would always get just like that, I now have home oxygen which helps me. Hope you feel better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allene Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 My grandmother keeps urging me to try "breathing with your stomach." I haven't tried it for breathlessness, but maybe it could work. Taking deep breaths. Also, something I learned in karate that could be helpful is to take a deep breath and hold it for two seconds, then let it out slowly. I know it works when you've exerted yourself, but for general breathlessness I don't know. I get this problem a lot and I never think to do anything except breathe faster. That only makes me lightheaded, so I should probably start taking my own advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godsgal Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 I have struggled A LOT in this area and I can tell you one of the best things for my breathing issues is Singulair. Easy med to take too....not a single side effect that I have noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abnel Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Shortness of breath is my worst symptom. There are 4 things that help me:1. fanning air on my face with an electric fan;2. staying cool - wearing my ice vest if necessary;3. wearing compression hosiery.4. time and staying calm; ie trying not to panic.Compression hosiery works for me because I think my SOB sometimes relates to low blood pressure. So if you have a tedency to be hypotensive (especially after exercise, food consumption, hot weather, etc) compression hosiery might help.Unfortunately ventolin and asthma medications have only given me very short term relief (we're talking say 20 minutes relief at the most), but they may work for you. I really cannot recommend holding your breath. This will undoubtedly play around with your blood pressure too much and may not be good when you are in a breathing crisis. If blood pressure has anything to do with breathing issues (which it may do for some of us), I don't think holding one's breath would help.Best of luck - I really hope it eases up for you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starby Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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