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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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I have had the same problem since I was in grade school. I'm now 65. I exercise 6 days a week. My shortness of breath is primarily when I resting. Distraction seems to work best. However the shortness of breath sometimes wakes me up at night. Like you, I can only get a satisfying breath about every 5 breaths mixed with yawning. Often I hold my mouth open waiting for for a good breath. It's hard to describe. I wish I could solve this. My nephew has the same problem.
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Hi @breathlessness, fitting username! Wow you’ve been dealing with this most your life. Sorry to hear that. You’re definitely not alone. Many of us here including myself have found at least some coping mechanisms and the ability to keep it at bay. Did you ever see a doctor about this at all?
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I was told by the respiratory therapist to only breath through the nose. Try to suppress opening of the mouth to yawn or sigh. Instead, swallow or drink a sip of water. If you MUST breathe through the mouth, hold it at the top and release very very slowly.