Mastering Breathing Techniques for Anxiety and Asthma
Learn how slow breathing techniques can help people with anxiety and asthma breathe more easily.
00:00:07 People with anxiety and panic disorders tend to breathe excessively because they have a low tolerance for CO2, which they associate with an attack. Desensitizing them to CO2 may help alleviate symptoms.
🧠 People with anxiety, asthma, and panic disorders breathe more than necessary due to a low tolerance for CO2.
💨 During panic or asthma attacks, the constriction of breathing causes an increase in CO2 levels.
🔑 Desensitizing individuals to CO2 can help them accept higher levels in their body.
00:01:11 Learn how slow breathing techniques like Buteyko and coherent breathing can help people with anxiety and asthma breathe more easily.
🌬️ Breathing slowly acclimates the body to accept more CO2 and can help people with anxiety and asthma.
🎯 Holding breath or giving CO2 can reset the body's chemo receptors and help people breathe normally again.
🔥 Buteyko breathing and coherent breathing are methods that aim to improve respiratory health and reduce attacks.
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