I often find myself tensing muscles in weird ways, generally in my throat/chest/abdomen. It is uncomfortable, and it makes me feel short of breath, but I keep doing it. How do I stop? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 10 answers

Is anybody else in the mid-Atlantic, specifically Pittsburgh, area getting massacred by allergies right now? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 17 answers

SinusFilter: why can i actually breathe when i am walking around or doing housework whereas if i am just sitting on the couch i can't? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Need running advice! [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2008 - 24 answers

What pop songs, new or old, are out there about breathing? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 55 answers

Will the altitude of Denver have a negative effect on my father's ability to breathe? [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2007 - 13 answers

Hive mind: Help me kick my asthma's ass (if that's what the problem is), get off the puffer, and regain my energy! [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 26 answers

Natural remedy or tonic for lungs? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I run without running out of breath and feeling incredibly tired afterwards? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 35 answers

Help me breathe! The older I get, the more sinus trouble I have. Almost every morning I wake up with a semi-headache because one of my nasal passages is entirely blocked. This isn't a seasonal thing, nor does it seem to be allergy-related. During the day it clears up, but at night, I must depend upon nasal spray (the kind you're not supposed to use too consistently). Should I take the plunge and go see a doctor? Or is there some miracle drug I can get over the counter?
posted on Apr 27, 2007 - 23 answers

Stopping smoking seems to have broken my body. [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2007 - 20 answers

Does anyone have personal experience with chronic hyperventilation syndrome? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2007 - 8 answers

I had my tonsils removed yesterday morning. Since then, when I'm lying down, I can breathe fine with my head to the side. But when I'm facing straight up, I can't exhale through my nose, although inhaling is fine. [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2007 - 7 answers

This may be odd, but how do I stop from salivating as much? I don't mean in regards to seeing food, but in general. I find that I can breath easier when my mouth is dry, which may be something to do with how the esophagus works. [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2006 - 3 answers

Another question about sleep apnea - specifically about how to deal with the actual moment of waking up choking. [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2006 - 15 answers

I have allergies, I'm constantly congested. I used to take sudafed but can't anymore. What else can I do for relief? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2006 - 39 answers

My boyfriend has epilepsy. So far I've only witnessed two seizures (tonic-clonic, or what they used to call grand mal). While I felt mostly prepared for them (I'd done a lot of internet research) I found timing them quite difficult because while the beginning was distinct, the end wasn't. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2006 - 33 answers

Legend has it Navy SEALs (among others, certainly) can slow their heart rate and breathing down to almost nil. So could Michael Valentine Smith, for what its worth. Practically, to what degree is this possible, and how does one go about beginning to control ones breathing/heart/body in general more precisely?
posted on May 6, 2006 - 17 answers

So, one five hour surgery later, I can finally breathe properly out of my nose after 25 years of growing up, exercising, and playing sports taking breath mostly through my mouth. I want to learn to use this new function properly. [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 16 answers

Major Mucous: Whenever I do aerobic activity for more than 10 minutes or eat cold foods, I have tons of mucuous, and cough to the point that I have to stop exercising. [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2005 - 9 answers

About a week ago, I started jogging a mile a day and already I've noticed I've been getting kind of a second wind maybe 2/3 of the way in and my time has been going down quite a bit. Does anyone know the reason or the science behind the body getting used to being pushed? Also, does anyone know the proper breathing techniques for runners? I have some unreliable information saying it should all be through the nose. Need a second opinion.
posted on Mar 11, 2004 - 13 answers