Heavy breathing, can't catch my breath

In daily life, many people have this feeling of being particularly oppressed, and they want to breathe deeply but cannot. When this happens, it is likely to be directly related to the person's mental state. It may be that the pressure is particularly great, causing the emotions to be particularly tense. Another possible cause of this phenomenon is asthma, so when this happens, you should go to the hospital for examination in time and then adjust according to the specific cause.

1. Adequate heat energy

The heat energy supply is mainly carbohydrates, and the fat supply should be appropriately limited, and vegetable fat is preferred. Since the consumption demand during the asthma state is higher than the normal state, the clinical analogy can be used to increase the supply standard by comparing it to the level of physical labor. When symptoms persist for a long time and seriously affect eating, intravenous supply can be used as an auxiliary.

2. Pay attention to replenishing water

During an asthma attack, especially a severe one, open mouth breathing, excessive sweating and little food intake can lead to water loss in the body, making sputum thick and difficult to cough up. Therefore, timely water replenishment and increased fluid intake are of great significance to correct or prevent water loss. Patients with mild symptoms should be encouraged to drink more water, and critically ill patients should be encouraged to drink more water. When critically ill patients cannot eat, intravenous fluid replacement can be used.

3. Ensure protein intake

Pay attention to supplementing high-quality protein, and it is advisable to consume more plant protein, especially soybeans and soy products. It should vary from person to person, and according to one's actual situation, one should reasonably avoid certain foods.

4. Eat small, frequent meals

It helps to alleviate the breathing difficulties of asthma patients and avoid coughing and vomiting during asthma, which may lead to the inhalation of vomitus into the respiratory tract.

5. Nature of diet

Soft food or semi-liquid diet can be given during the attack period.

6. Ensure the sufficiency and balance of various nutrients

In particular, antioxidant nutrients such as β-carotene, vitamins C, E and trace element selenium should be added. Antioxidant nutrients can scavenge oxygen free radicals and reduce the damage to tissues caused by oxygen free radicals. Reducing the bronchial trace element selenium can prevent asthma, which can be seen in children with reduced attacks and increased ventilation. β-Carotene, vitamin C and E are abundant in fresh vegetables and fruits, and the trace element selenium is relatively abundant in kelp, jellyfish and garlic.

3. What should asthma patients eat?

Asthma patients should eat more vegetables and fruits such as radish, cabbage, etc., which have the effect of clearing the lungs and reducing phlegm. Calcium-containing foods can enhance the trachea's anti-allergic ability, such as tofu, corn bones, etc. At the same time, drinking more hot water or beverages is also very important for asthma patients to dilute sputum.

4. Dietary taboos for asthma patients

Asthma patients should not eat too much, too salty, or too sweet food, and should avoid raw, cold, seafood, greasy, spicy food, tobacco, and alcohol. Avoid or eat less shrimp, crab, coriander, wheat, eggs, milk, meat, crucian carp and other foods that may cause asthma and bloating, and lead to difficulty breathing.