What is Breathing Pattern Disorder?

A breathing pattern disorder put simply is, an increase in breath rate or depth that is not relative to the current level of activity.

Breathing pattern disorders may be commonly known as hyperventilation and can be mis-diagnosed as panic attacks.  They can be linked to an underlying respiratory condition or be completely standalone and can affect anyone at anytime.

Why breathing matters?

Breathing is something we take for granted until it changes and affects what we are able to do.  The balance of the human body depends on the breath we take and so it is important to make sure it is as effective and efficient as possible.

Symptoms

• Frequent yawning or sighing
• Breathlessness on bending, lying down or at rest
• Tight chest or difficulty expanding your chest
• Pins and needles or cold fingers or toes
• Palpitations* / feeling of loud or heavy heartbeat
• Feeling faint*
• Feeling of not being able to catch your breath
• Increased tiredness
• Fatigue or weakness

*Please consult your doctor before making an appointment