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 | From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About Healthy Monday Editor There are many reasons that breathing can become difficult, from health conditions like COPD and asthma to situational issues like colds or stress. When your breathing is impeded, it can affect every minute of your day. These resources can help you to focus on your breathing--both to overcome obstacles to breathing and to use your breathing to your advantage--so your days are better with every breath.
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Catch Your Breath: COPD Breathing Exercises
When you have shortness of breath due to COPD or other conditions, breathing can be a struggle and it can color your life. Here are some strategies for coping with breathing difficulties so you can breathe easier right away, from Deborah Leader, About.com's COPD expert.
| Panic Attacks: What About Hyperventilation?
For many people, one of the more noticeable features of a panic attack is hyperventilation. This symptom alone can cause anxiety and make the panic attack more intense. Here is what you need to know about hyperventilation and how to manage it, from Sheryl Ankrom, About.com's panic disorder expert.
| Breath and Exercise: How To Breathe When Running
It is important to pay attention to your breath during exercise. It can be an indicator of if you are pushing yourself too hard or not hard enough, for example. Breathing well while you exercise, including working with your breath, can give you better results and make you more comfortable in the process. Learn more about how to breathe when you run or perform other types of aerobic exercise.
| Breath as a Tool: Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief
Breathing exercises are fantastic for stress management, as they can help you to reverse your fight-or-flight response and start thinking more clearly virtually anytime and anywhere. Here is more information on stress relief breathing, including specific techniques you can use starting now to reduce stress and simply relax, from me, About.com's stress management expert.
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