shallow breathing
Barely filling lungs
Shallow breathing is respiration that draws air only into the upper chest rather than deep into the lungs.
It may indicate anxiety, panic, or certain medical conditions, or it may be a temporary response to stress or pain.
The opposite is deep breathing, which fully expands the diaphragm: The doctor noted her shallow breathing and ordered tests.
- gaspingBreathing in sharp gulps
- pantingRapid labored breathing
- hyperventilatingBreathing abnormally fast
- paper bagDisposable carrying pouch
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
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- Respirationlungs, inhalation, inhaling, exhalation, exhaling
- breathinginhalation, exhalation, inhale, exhale, respiration
- stressstress, chronic stress, acute stress, strain, stressor
- body responsesfight, flight, shivering, freeze, goosebumps
- body stressmuscle tension, soreness, stiffness, strain, aches
- breathlessnesswinded, gasping, panting, huffing, puffing
shallow breathingcontrolled breathing
Deliberately managing breath rhythm
steady breathing · normal breathing · pranayama · rhythmic breathing
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