Can breathing techniques give instant relief from shortness of breath? A yoga expert explains simple methods to ease ...

Most of us have experienced shortness of breath with vigorous exercise, which improves rapidly with rest. A sensation of shortness of breath can occur for many other reasons as well, including poor ...

Experiencing shortness of breath, medically termed dyspnea, is common. It's a sensation where you're uncomfortably gasping for breath, feeling suffocated, yet it's distinct from air hunger. This could ...

Lung exercises can increase lung capacity and help people control their breathing. They are helpful for people with lung problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. When a person breathes, ...

Have you ever felt like you can’t catch your breath, even though there’s no obvious reason why? Your chest tightens, your ...

Common causes of shortness of breath include physical deconditioning, obesity, anxiety, asthma, heart failure, heart attack, COPD, and pneumonia. However, feeling out of breath when walking short ...

Dehydration affects nearly every system in the body, and the lungs are no exception. Not taking in enough fluids can impact your ability to breathe deeply and cause significant respiratory distress if ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a male in my late 50s and have recently been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and high blood pressure. A cardiac catheterization procedure ...

When air quality is poor, fine particulate matter (PM 2. 5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and other contaminants can travel deeper into the lungs. This is why maintaining caution is important.

Here, doctors share surprising facts about AFib that are worth knowing, including signs, diagnosis, and prognosis.