Shortness of breath can occur for various reasons, which are very difficult to independently determine. In some situations, lack of air after running can mean the development of complex diseases that should not be ignored. Shortness of breath and lack of air - treatment is prescribed by a specialist after a diagnosis.
The mechanism of shortness of breath
Shortness of breath is triggered by stagnation of air in the lungs, resulting in obstruction during breathing. The nerve endings that send an impulse to the brain do not work fully and there is a feeling of incomplete oxygen saturation of the tissues. During running, a large amount of carbon dioxide accumulates in a person's blood, which leads to symptoms of suffocation.
Shortness of breath occurs through the following mechanism:
- impulses are regularly sent to the posterior part of the human brain about the contraction of the muscle tissue of the respiratory system;
- the formation of irritation of the receptors of the respiratory system;
- blocking impulses that are sent to the area of the brain.
The degree of shortness of breath can vary depending on the factors that triggered the problem.
What factors cause shortness of breath and shortness of breath when running?
During running, almost all internal organs of a person are exposed to stress. The human heart works at an accelerated rate, due to which the blood circulates at a faster rate. All internal organs are saturated with blood, which can lead to malfunctions, which leads to the formation of a lack of air.
Some of the most common factors that trigger shortness of breath while running include:
- improper preparation for training;
- excess weight;
- bad habits such as tobacco smoking;
- lack of the required level of physical fitness;
- age characteristics of the human body;
- diseases of the internal organs;
- excessive physical activity.
In some cases, shortness of breath while running occurs as a result of non-compliance with breathing, which provokes stagnation of air in the lungs and the appearance of suffocation.
Diseases causing shortness of breath
A common cause of respiratory failure is diseases of the internal organs. Diseases are complicated during the additional load on the body, as a result, the person feels discomfort.
Heart diseases
One of the common problems that cause shortness of breath is heart failure. As a result, the heart reduces the intensity of pumping blood through the blood vessels, which leads to insufficient oxygen saturation of the body.
With this type of disease, fluid and carbon dioxide accumulate in the lungs, which makes it difficult to breathe and causes suffocation.
Diseases of the lungs, bronchi
One of the common reasons that cause shortness of breath while running is a malfunction of the respiratory system.
Most often, shortness of breath occurs with the following problems:
- respiratory failure as a result of insufficient opening of the lungs;
- bronchial asthma, with this type of respiratory diseases, the airways are compressed and the supply of oxygen is blocked.
Diseases of the respiratory system can provoke choking and be accompanied by a cough.
Anemia
The appearance of anemia provokes a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin, as a result of which less oxygen is transmitted through the blood vessels. With anemia, exercise speeds up blood circulation, which reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood and leads to shortness of breath and headaches.
Endocrine system diseases
Diseases provoke the secretion of hormones by the thyroid gland in large quantities, which is negatively reflected in metabolic processes in the body.
In a calm state, a person feels less this type of problem, however, physical activity provokes additional stress, which leads to a lack of air and the formation of shortness of breath.
Most often, these types of symptoms occur with the following diseases:
- obesity;
- diabetes;
- teritoxicosis.
In athletes suffering from this type of disease, as a rule, after the termination of training, relief and normalization of breathing are felt.
Neuroses
A cent is located in the brain, which is responsible for the functioning of the respiratory system, therefore, with prolonged stressful situations, complications very often arise.
Long-term neuroses block the flow of impulses sent by the respiratory system. Therefore, symptoms of suffocation and disruptions in the breathing process very often appear.
Shortness of breath and shortness of breath - treatment
In order to identify the cause of shortness of breath during running, you must undergo a complete examination. Using the results of the diagnosis, the specialist will prescribe the correct type of treatment to eliminate and prevent recurrence of symptoms.
Which doctor should I go to?
For cases where the problem occurs without a known cause, it is necessary first of all to contact a therapist who will prescribe a general examination. Based on the results of the examination, the patient will go to a narrow specialist who will prescribe the necessary type of treatment.
Treatment methods
If there is a shortage of air while running, the following treatment methods should be used:
- elimination of the cause that caused suffocation. The specialist prescribes drug treatment depending on the type of disease;
- oxygen therapy - saturates the blood with the required amount of oxygen;
- drugs for expanding the bronchi, help to facilitate breathing;
- ventilation of the lungs - used for difficult cases when other methods do not give the desired result;
- breathing exercises;
- special physical exercises for the normal functioning of the lungs.
In difficult cases, surgical intervention is prescribed, most often used for lung diseases.
How to stop choking when running?
In order to avoid shortness of breath while running, you must carefully monitor your breathing and the rhythm of the exercise. Before starting a workout, it is necessary to warm up, which will not only warm up the muscles, but also prepare the respiratory system for the load.
If symptoms of suffocation appear, it is necessary:
- reduce the rhythm;
- take a few deep breaths deeply;
- do not talk or drink liquid on the go;
- use the diaphragm in the process of breathing.
If the symptoms of suffocation do not disappear, you should stop training and visit a specialist, ignoring this type of problem can provoke the appearance of complex types of disease.
Breathing rules for running
Improper breathing provokes a lack of oxygen in the blood, as a result of which the human body quickly gets tired and symptoms of shortness of breath appear.
When running, you must observe the following rules:
- choose a speed that will not load the lungs. While running, breathing should be even, discomfort indicates the need to reduce the rhythm;
- the inhalation is short, while the output increases several times;
- breathe deeply so that the diaphragm is involved;
- inhalation is carried out through the nose, and exhalation through the mouth;
- breaks are periodically made, during which the athlete must consume a small amount of liquid;
- jogging is carried out no earlier than 2 hours after eating.
It is necessary to shape the breath even before the start of the run. If the respiratory system is out of order at the beginning of the workout, it is very difficult to bring everything back to the required norm.
Preventive measures
To prevent shortness of breath while running, the following prevention methods must be followed:
- timely treat all diseases;
- quit smoking and bad habits;
- distribute the load evenly;
- warm up thoroughly before starting a workout;
- do exercises for the respiratory system.
It is necessary to observe the regularity of training, during which all internal organs of a person develop and train before increasing loads.
Compliance with the breathing method is the key to playing sports. During running, all organs are exposed to stress, therefore, very often in the presence of serious diseases, symptoms such as shortness of breath and choking appear.
If symptoms of shortness of breath appear, you must promptly seek help from a specialist and follow the recommendations to eliminate discomfort.
