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A great home remedy for shortness of breath that can be used during the treatment of flu or colds is watercress syrup.
According to some studies done with the plant in people with asthma and respiratory infections [1] [2], watercress seems to have a strong analgesic, antibiotic and anti-inflammatory action on the respiratory tract, and can be used to relieve coughing and the feeling of lack of air in common problems like flu or colds.
Even so, shortness of breath is a symptom considered serious, therefore, all cases of shortness of breath must be evaluated by a doctor, and clinical treatment should not be replaced by the use of this home remedy.
How to make watercress syrup
Ingredients
- 500 g of watercress
- 300 g honey
- 300 ml of water
Preparation mode
Bring all ingredients to a simmer and stir until boiling. Put out the fire, let it cool and take 1 tablespoon 4 times a day. As a way of preventing respiratory problems, this syrup can be ingested especially during the season and throughout the winter.
What causes shortness of breath
It is important to identify what is causing shortness of breath, to avoid complications such as changes in blood pressure, dizziness and suffocation with loss of consciousness. Therefore, if shortness of breath is accompanied by dizziness and tiredness or becomes a frequent situation, a medical consultation is recommended.
Know the main causes of shortness of breath and what to do in each situation.
Shortness of breath in pregnancy
Feeling short of breath in pregnancy is a normal situation, and this is due to the growth of the uterus, which reduces the space of the lungs, which find it more difficult to expand when the pregnant woman inhales.
In this case, one should avoid efforts and try to calm down, breathing as deeply as possible for a few minutes. See more about feeling short of breath in pregnancy and what to do to relieve it.