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What is Shortness of Breath?• Also known in medical term as dyspnea, it is an

extremely common problem which you might aswell have complained multiple times[1][2].

• Breathlessness can vary from mild, moderate tosevere. Also occasionally, people mightexperience stress or anxiety which can worsenthe condition.

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What causes Shortness of Breath?

• In fact, it is completely normal to experiencebreathlessness when you go over your usuallevel of physical activities or when you climb upsomewhere with high altitudes and lack ofoxygen. In that case, you just need to rest for awhile then your breath will start to normalize.

• However, there are health problems whosesymptom is breathlessness such as chronicbronchitis, allergies, anemia, some diseases orinfections of the respiratory system and heartdiseases. People with lung cancer willconstantly experience this symptom[3][4].

• Most periods of breathlessness are not severe.However, you will need to consult the doctor incase shortness of breath happens with noobvious trigger, while you are resting, causingtrouble to your sleep at night as well as havingsuch symptoms as chest pain, fever, wheezingand tightness at chest or throat.

• If you are having dyspnea, it will be hard for youto perform your routine normally. It will take tollon your daily life’s activities and even the lifequality.

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Top 15 most effective home remedies for Shortness of Breath

1. Diaphragmatic Breathing2. Pursed-Lip Breathing3. Black Coffee4. Steam Inhalation5. Ginger6. Beetroot7.Fennel8. Quit Smoking9. Enjoy Walking10. Therapies11. Eucalyptus Oil12. Camphor Oil13. Garlic14. Myrrh15. Pleurisy Root

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1. Diaphragmatic Breathing

Being known as deep breathing or abdominalbreathing, this technique is extremely helpful incase your breathlessness is occurred due toCOPD[5][6][7].How to do:• Lie yourself down on the back, take your hands

and put on abdomen while relaxing the muscles.• Inhale deeply by the nose, enlarge the abdomen

and inflate the lungs with air.• Keep the breath for few seconds.• Exhale slowly by the mouth and deflate

completely the lungs.• Perform for 5 – 10 mins in 2 to 3 times per day.

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2. Pursed-Lip Breathing

Pursed-lip breathing[8][9] can efficiently decelerate thebreathing pace which will normalize your breathing. It canhelp you ease anxiety as well as stress. Read moreat Home Remedies for Stress.How to do:• Take a seat comfortably while relaxing the shoulder andneck’s muscles.

• Press both your lips against each other tightly but leavethe center of the lips loose.

• Breathe in for few seconds by the nose.• Breathe out gently & slowly by the pursed lips and count

to 4 in your head at the same time.• Perform the breathing in and out for 10 minutes more.• You can perform this technique anytime you are about to

have breathlessness. It will be able to help you relieve inno time.

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3. Black Coffee

• This odd tip from the list of home remedies forshortness of breath can be significantly helpful.Caffeine is able to ease the fatigue ofrespiratory muscles as well as enhance thefunction of airway rather well. Moreover, itmight work against symptoms of asthma[10][11].

• Consume 1 – 2 cups of strong black coffee tosoothe breathlessness and normalize yourbreathing.

• However, avoid excessively consuming coffeeas it might increase the blood pressure andheart rate.

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4. Steam Inhalation

• This tip from the list of home remedies for shortness ofbreath is especially effective against breathlessnesscaused by some respiratory problems as it is capable ofdecongesting the nasal passages.

• Furthermore, moisture and heat from steam will breakdown and dilute mucus in order to eliminate easier.

How to do:• Take a bowl and fill it with extremely hot water.• Put in some essential oil like peppermint or eucalyptus

oil.• Put your face above the bowl with a towel over the head.• Breathe in the steam deeply for couples of minutes.• Perform whenever you are suffering from nasal

congestion.• You will be able to ease breathlessness once the

congestion is cleared.

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5. Ginger

• It would a big mistake to miss out on ginger in the listof home remedies for shortness of breath. Considereda brilliant expectorant which can clear congestion, iteven contains other components which can preventmucus from secreting in order to aid breathing.Furthermore, it can help you avoid infection ofrespiratory tract or throat[12]. It is also one of thebest ways to deal with chest congestion.

How to use:• Consume 2 – 3 cups of ginger tea every day. In order

to prepare the tea, take a tablespoon of fresh ginger slices into some boiling water. After simmering for about 10 minutes, have it strained and put in some honey then consume slowly.

• Also you might take some pieces of ginger or candies with ginger flavor to chew in order to clear congestion.

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6. Beetroot

• In case you are experiencing breathlessness due toanemia which comes from deficiency of iron, thenbeetroot from the list of home remedies forshortness of breath is the perfect choice for you.Containing high level of iron together with vitamins,potassium, calcium and fiber, it is capable ofimproving your condition greatly[13].

How to use:• Take a medium-size beetroot with 3 carrots, some

spinach and ½ a sweet potato to extract their juice. Then consume once every day.

• Another way is taking 1 – 2 beetroots to roast. Let them cool down then peel the skin. Consume with pepper and salt.

• Also you might consume more foods which are rich of iron in your daily diet.

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7. Fennel

• Fennel contains the expectorant propertywhich can eliminate phlegm and cure some ofthe respiratory disorders such as coughs,bronchitis and congestion. Furthermore, it alsocontains iron which is essential for thetreatment of anemia. Therefore, it is nosurprise to see fennel in the list of homeremedies for shortness of breath.

How to use:• Take a teaspoon of fennel seeds into some hot

water and steep for about 10 minutes. Thenhave it strained and put in some honey andconsume for 2 to 3 times per day.

• Also you might take some roasted fennelseeds to chew.

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8. Quit Smoking

• This is one tip from the list of home remedies forshortness of breath which you must followcompletely. Smoke from cigarette can causenumerous breathing problems which includedyspnea for either passive or active smoker[14].

• Therefore, it is necessary to quit smoking as wellas keep out of secondhand smoke to avoidproblems for your breathing and respiration.

• Moreover, it will decrease significantly the risk ofgetting lung cancer for you because shortness ofbreath is the indication of lung cancer.

• You can consult the doctor as well as sought outhelp from others in order to quit smokingefficiently.

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9. Enjoy Walking

• This method is an incredible cure from the listof home remedies for shortness of breath,especially for people who are overweight.

• Walking regularly will enhance stamina anddecrease the frequency of breathlessness.Even better, it also assist you in losing weight.

• Furthermore, walking will distract thesubconscious mind, thus help normalize yourbreathing.

• You can walk moderately for 30 – 60 minutesin 5 times per week. It will improve yourmetabolism as well as stamina.

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10. Relaxation Therapies

• Therapies such as meditation and yoga caneffectively cure the difficulties of yourbreathing. They are able to enhance the flowof oxygen and blood in the body as well asdecelerate the heart rate. Furthermore, theywill help you ease anxiety and stress which arethe factors that can make your conditionworse[15][16].

• For best effect, you can perform meditationand yoga at open area so that you are able tobreathe pure fresh air.

• In order to for those therapies to be effective,you need to perform regularly and correctlyand you need to learn from the expert.

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11. Eucalyptus Oil

• The well-known effectiveness of an expectorantherb from eucalyptus oil is the reason why it mustbe included in the list of home remedies forshortness of breath. There are numerousmedications, lozenges and balms witheucalyptus extract; however, it is best to use thepure essential oil as well as its leaves for thetreatment.

• Eucalyptus oil will clear mucus from air passageto increase the space for air transfer, thus easethe respiratory process. It is due to eucalyptolwhich is the volatile oil from eucalyptus that canbe considered as a pain-reliever. It is capable ofdealing with spasm of muscles that can betriggered from restrictive breathing.

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12. Camphor Oil

Another amazing essential oil from the list ofhome remedies for shortness of breath iscamphor oil. Besides containing similarmechanism as eucalyptus oil, it can even soothethe inflammation and sharp pain frombreathlessness. You can either sniff its aroma oruse it to massage the chest area in order toenjoy its benefits.

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13. Garlic

• In case of bronchitis and asthmatic tendency whichare the major factors that trigger breathlessness,garlic from the list of home remedies for shortnessof breath will be the ideal solution.

• Containing the volatile oil Allicin, garlic isconsidered a natural expectorant which improvespace in air passage through clearing congestionas well as improve lung capacity[17][18]. Therefore,the breathing will become normal.

• Moreover, dyspnea might come from failure ofcongestive heart. However, garlic can deal with thatproblem just fine as it is acknowledged for beingbeneficial to problems of heart. Together withconsuming garlic raw and including garlic into yourdaily cooking, you might use garlic oil for relievinginstantly.

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14. Myrrh

• This herb from the list of home remedies forshortness of breath has been applied fortreatment of respiratory problems in ages. Itsremarkable capability in clearing congestion inlungs as well as respiratory tract is whatmakes it the best herb so far.

• It can even promote circulation of blood, thusprevent failure of congestive heart that mighttrigger shortness of breath.

• You can take some myrrh leaves into some hotwater in order to prepare the tea. Also thereare other supplementary forms such asextracts, capsule and oil that you might use.

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15. Pleurisy Root

• Pleurisy root is capable of combating anypulmonary as well as respiratory diseases.Acknowledged as a powerful expectorantherb, it can efficiently clear congestion inbronchial passage & lungs thus normalize thebreathing process.

• This herb can even soothe the inflammationand pain from dyspnea as well as somepulmonary diseases.

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Extra Tips• Take note of your breathlessness for better monitoring.• In case, you are having trouble sleeping, you can try

propped-up sleep with some pillows or with a recliner. Alsoyou can lie on the side while there is a pillow in betweenthe legs and the head is elevated with another pillow.

• Do not sleep in room which is too warm as it might makebreathlessness worsen.

• You might need to change position in order to relievebreathlessness.

• When you are about to have shortness of breath, ceasethe current activities and take rest to normalize yourbreathing.

• Focus to distract the mind rather than the breathing as itwill assist the subconscious mind to take over thebreathing control.

• Remember to take breaks which are short but regular whileperforming strenuous activities to prevent breathlessness.

• Keep out of toxic chemicals from either work or home.• Consume the diet of full vegetables and fruits.• Consume sufficiently water to maintain hydration and dilute

the mucus, thus easier for expelling.• Remember to consult the doctor before taking any

medication or supplement.• People who have asthma must bring inhaler before doing

exercises.• Have a humidifier running especially for winter because dry

air will make mucus thicken causing difficulties forbreathing.