What is it like to have iron-deficiency anemia?
Low hemoglobin is a symptom of anemia caused specially due to underlying medical conditions and a poor diet.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Humidity and hot water bath can cause shortness of breathe. This density can increase airway resistance in the body. Due to this one might find breathing difficult especially in humid climate or while showering.
Anemia results in a decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. In the short term, the body can compensate with an increase in heart rate and respiratory rate. If left untreated, anemia can cause multi-organ failure.
Nerve damage or trauma to the head and neck can affect the nerves that provide sensation to the mouth and result in a feeling of dry mouth. Shortness of breath may be caused by a panic attack, or anxiety, which can cause dry mouth.
Dyspnea or shortness of breathe can be quiet uncomfortable and definetely a reason to get worried. However, upon medical diagnosis the condition can be resolved. It rarely leads to fatal conditions such as death. Its advisable not to delay seeking help from a pulmonologist.
If you have anemia, you are likely to suffer from shortness of breathe because there is less oxygen carrying capacity in the cells. Report such issues to a doctor so that you can resolve your anemia and respiratory difficulties.
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