Intentional deep breathing such as box breathing may calm and regulate your autonomic nervous system (ANS), reports the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine.

Experts suspect a complex interaction between the "fear-controlling" regions of the brain and the respiratory (breathing) system. An increased sensitivity to carbon dioxide (the gas we exhale) as a ...

Moreover, peppermint has antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of pathogens in the respiratory system, reducing the likelihood of infections that can exacerbate existing breathing issues.

It is a symptom of many conditions that affect the respiratory system. Shortness of breath can range from mild and temporary to serious and long lasting. It is sometimes difficult to diagnose and ...