Breathing Intermittent

Intermittent breathing is an irregular and uneven inhalation and exhalation, which differs from normal breathing with a long inhalation and a long exhalation. This type of breathing is often observed in certain conditions and diseases, such as stress, depression, anxiety, lung diseases, head injuries, etc.

When breathing intermittently, a person inhales and exhales sharply, which can lead to fatigue and headaches, as well as a deterioration in overall health. However, irregular breathing can also indicate that the body is trying to fight an illness or a stressful situation.

The causes of intermittent breathing can be different, for example, it can be caused by physical injuries to the brain, alcoholism, drug addiction, high blood pressure, etc. Also, intermittent breathing is typical for athletes during extreme training and for smokers when inhaling and exhaling deeply. It is important to know that healthy breathing should be calm and smooth, while intermittent breathing may indicate illness or a traumatic situation. If you are experiencing symptoms of shortness of breath, you should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Possible problems

Saccaded breathing (SD) is an intermittent disruption of the normal breathing rhythm, when the patient involuntarily, quickly and often takes several short, sharply passive inhalations and exhalations. The pathology is based on a disorder of the neuromuscular and respiratory apparatus, which is responsible for organizing the respiratory function in a calm state and under the influence of any stimuli, including anxious arousal, provoking pain syndromes and other types of pathology.