What medicine should I take for chest tightness and shortness of breath?

In daily life, many people say that they feel chest tightness and shortness of breath recently. In fact, chest tightness and shortness of breath is a personal feeling, that is, you will feel difficulty breathing or lack of breath in life. When such symptoms are relatively mild, the patient will be fine. If the situation is serious, the patient will feel uncomfortable. Such a situation may be caused by some physical illness, so more attention should be paid.

Treatment for chest tightness and shortness of breath

1. Psychotherapy: adjust the mentality, relax the spirit, eliminate worries, cultivate an optimistic and open-minded character, and maintain a good mood. A good mood is conducive to the coordination and unity of the nervous system and various organs and systems, so that the body's physiological metabolism is in the best state, thereby feedback-enhancing the vitality of brain cells and improving nerve function.

2. Physical exercise: Physical exercise can regulate and improve the excitement and inhibition process of the brain, adjust brain function,

In addition, exercise can significantly change a person's mood. Long-term exercise can enhance physical fitness, improve cardiovascular function, enhance the regulatory function of the autonomic nervous system, and restore autonomic nervous function.

3. Drug treatment: Patients with symptoms of β-receptor hypersensitivity such as palpitations, chest tightness and shortness of breath, easy sweating, and long exhalation can take diazepam 2.5 mg or propranolol 10 mg orally (or atenolol 12.5~25 mg 1~2 times/day).

How to prevent chest tightness and shortness of breath

1. Pay attention to indoor ventilation and hygiene to ensure fresh air circulation. Take more exercise and do more sports to enhance your body's resistance. When the immune system is strengthened, it is less likely to be invaded by viruses, and the chances of developing colds and respiratory diseases are lower.

2. If conditions permit, women should try not to inhale cigarettes and other harmful gases to avoid affecting the bronchi and trachea. In addition, women should pay attention to their diet and try to eat light and balanced food.

3. Massaging the Neiguan point can help women relieve their mood when they feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. When you turn your palm upward, you can see two tendons in the middle of your palm. The middle of the two tendons is where the Neiguan point is located. Neiguan acupoint is an important acupuncture point for heart health. It has the effect of regulating qi and relieving pain. Therefore, when you feel chest tightness and shortness of breath, it can temporarily help you regulate your breath and calm your mind.