In moments of acute stress, it can be difficult to breath easy. When the “fight or flight” response is activated, the sympathetic nervous system activates rapid breathing. In the best-case scenario, ...

Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a short-lived condition of fast breathing that affects newborn babies and usually resolves after 3 or 4 days after birth. Though rapid breathing in a ...

The first critical breathing pattern involves quick, superficial breaths that fail to fully expand the lungs. This respiratory change often develops months before other heart failure symptoms become ...

“Hyperpnea” is the term for breathing in more air than you normally do. It’s your body’s response to needing more oxygen. Keep reading to learn about the mechanism and causes of hyperpnea, and how it ...

In our fast-paced, often overwhelming world, a calm mind can feel like an elusive luxury. Yet, one of the most effective and accessible tools for achieving mental serenity is literally at our ...

Scientists have discovered that most chronic fatigue patients experience dysfunctional breathing, which may worsen their symptoms. The likely culprit is dysautonomia, a disruption in how the body ...

When you take a walk, you probably focus on your pace, your step count or the scenery around you. But have you ever paid attention to how you breathe while walking? The way you breathe can ...

Breathing through the nose is more beneficial than mouth breathing. Nose breathing filters, heats, and humidifies air as it enters the body. This may reduce the risk of infections and other problems.

Chronic fatigue syndrome leaves patients exhausted and struggling with brain fog—and it typically gets worse after mental or physical exercise, a phenomenon called post-exertional malaise. Subscribe ...