What should I do if I suddenly feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing?

In life, some friends may suddenly find themselves experiencing chest tightness and difficulty breathing. In such cases, first calm down, take a deep breath, exhale slowly, and repeat three times to see if there is any relief effect.

What to do if you have chest tightness, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing?

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Drug treatment: Patients with symptoms of β-receptor hypersensitivity such as palpitations, chest tightness and shortness of breath, easy sweating, and long exhalation can take diazepam 2.5 mg or propranolol 10 mg orally (or acetopropanol 12.5~25 mg 1~2 times/day).

Can chest tightness and shortness of breath be prevented? How to prevent it?

1. Avoid large fluctuations in circumstances: Psychological factors are mainly caused by unpleasant emotions such as depression and sexual frustration. Girls tend to be sensitive in emotions. They tend to sulk when encountering unpleasant things. Their emotional discomfort 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. Try to be more open-minded about everything and don't be too picky.

2. Pay attention to climate changes: prevent colds, flu or upper respiratory tract infections. In addition, you should pay attention to indoor ventilation and hygiene, ensure fresh air circulation, and exercise more to enhance your body's resistance. When the immune system is enhanced, it is less likely to be invaded by viruses, and the chance of colds and respiratory diseases will be lower.

3. Women should avoid inhaling cigarettes and other harmful gases as much as possible if conditions permit, so as to avoid affecting the bronchi and trachea. In addition, women should pay attention to their diet and try to eat light and balanced food.