Why is my chest feeling a bit stuffy?

The phenomenon of chest tightness is very common in daily life. Some of it is physiological chest tightness, which will not last long and is often closely related to emotions and environment. Frequent chest tightness may be caused by disease. There are many types of diseases with this symptom. We can understand them based on our own situation and then make a judgment. So, what is the reason for chest tightness? Let’s take a look below.

reason

Physiological factors. From puberty, women's ovaries and other reproductive systems begin to develop and mature, secrete estrogen, trigger monthly menstruation and the formation of obvious female sexual characteristics. Chest tightness and shortness of breath are closely related to the level of sex hormone secretion. Young women have vigorous estrogen secretion in their bodies, which leads to thickening of subcutaneous fat. Adipose tissue consumes more oxygen than muscle tissue, so young women will suffer from insufficient oxygen supply to the human body and experience chest tightness and shortness of breath.

Psychological factors. It is mainly caused by unpleasant emotions such as depression and bad mood. Girls tend to be sensitive in emotions. When they encounter unpleasant things, they tend to sulk and feel unhappy, which often makes them feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. According to psychologists, chest tightness and shortness of breath caused by this reason is the most common. It seems that you have to be open-minded about everything; don't be too picky.

Pathological factors. Common diseases in women include myocarditis and autonomic dysfunction. Among various types of myocarditis, viral myocarditis is the most common. Women are prone to viral myocarditis after suffering from colds and upper respiratory tract infections. One of the main symptoms of this disease is chest tightness and shortness of breath.

Workaround

Psychotherapy: adjust the mentality, relax the spirit, eliminate worries, cultivate an optimistic and open-minded character, and maintain a good mood. A good mood is conducive to the coordination and unity of the nervous system and various organs and systems, so that the body's physiological metabolism is in the best state, thereby feedback-enhancing the vitality of brain cells and improving nerve function.

Physical exercise: Physical exercise can regulate and improve the brain's excitation and inhibition processes and adjust brain functions. In addition, exercise can significantly change a person's mood. Long-term exercise can enhance physical fitness, improve cardiovascular function, enhance the regulatory function of the autonomic nervous system, and restore autonomic nervous function.

Drug treatment: For those with symptoms of beta-receptor hypersensitivity such as palpitations, chest tightness, sweating, and long breathing, 2.5 mg of diazepam or 10 mg of propranolol can be taken orally (or 12.5-25 mg of atenolol 1-2 times/day).

Physical therapy: There are many reasons for chest tightness, including chest tightness caused by cervical spondylosis. You can use the Ainokang Chinese medicine pillow to treat cervical spondylosis, thereby treating chest tightness.