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Breathing is one of the most vital body functions and as such is crucial to health and well-being, yet breathing patterns can change easily. It is estimated that one in ten New Zealanders experience breathing disorders at some point in their lives. These can affect people of all ages including:
Hyperventilation is a normal body reaction and all of us have experienced it at some point. Have you considered what happens when you find yourself in a dangerous or stressful situation? Your heart is thumping, your muscles tense up and get ready for action and you have an increase in breathing rate – adrenaline enters the blood stream.
This is an autonomic response commonly known as the “Fight or Flight” response where the body gets ready to fight or flee. Most people can relate to this experience, however when BPD persist and becomes entrenched it is rather more difficult to spot.
The symptoms associated with chronic BPD can mimic more serious diseases and can include:
*Check with your health care practitioner if you experience these symptoms
The first strategy is to seek the support of a qualified clinician who can assess you for underlying factors that may be causing or contributing to your discomfort. You may be given herbal medicine, nutritional advice or we may recommend you consult a breathing specialist.
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