Struggling to breathe?

By Dina Gavarieva

Shortness of breath. Tightness in the chest. That uncomfortable sensation of not getting enough air. Most of us have experienced it at some point – after strenuous exercise, during allergy season or in the midst of a head cold.

But for some, breathing difficulties are a daily reality, triggered by a surprising range of causes. Asthma, COPD, long Covid, cardiovascular disease, anxiety disorders, sinus blockages, allergies, obesity,