Shortness of Breath
Medically termed as dyspnea, shortness of breath is the sense of not being able to receive enough air. It may be either acute, chronic, or intermittent shortness of breath. It is often characterized as chest tightness, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, or a sense of suffocation. Although the lungs are primarily responsible for breathing, impairment of blood circulation can also interfere with it. For example, with iron deficiency, the lungs overcompensate to bring in extra oxygen, resulting in difficulty breathing.
Oxygen must connect to the hemoglobin in red blood cells to flow from the lungs to other tissues. As a result, the amount of oxygen in the body’s tissues is proportional to the amount of oxygen taken in during breathing. It can also be influenced by several factors, including the number of hemoglobin and red blood cells in the blood. People with severe iron deficiency anemia may exhibit hyperventilation and a fast pulse due to the systems’ continual efforts to restore normal oxygen levels.
Low hemoglobin levels prevent sufficient oxygen from reaching the brain. This may lead to migraines, neurological difficulties, and vertigo when the blood vessels widen and blood pressure falls. Also, it might result in shortness of breath and dizziness.
