Triggers

There are many triggers that can affect your breathing.  The following list outlines common triggers for breathing pattern disorders:

•         Anaemia 
•         Anxiety or low-grade chronic depression 
•         Asthma, COPD, chest problems 
•         Chronic pain – physical or emotional 
•         Grief and loss 
•         Hormone upsets (PMS, pregnancy or menopause) 
•         Insomnia or broken sleep 
•         Mouth-breathing/nasal & sinus problems 
•         Poor posture or bad ergonomics at your desk 
•         Post-operative or injury problems 
•         Tight clothes 
•         The terrible twins – stress and fatigue 
•         Post viral exhaustion 
•         Work hassles, or redundancy

If an altered breathing pattern is prolonged, it can become the “default pattern” and normal breathing patterns are lost.  This can lead to a long list of symptoms including shortness of breath, dizziness and neck pain.