Hard to breathe or the need to take deep breaths?

[patty]

A few of you have mentioned your child have the need to take deep breaths or can't seem to get enough air in. I am wondering if this is a tic?

 

Because my daughter has been complaining about not able to get deep breaths, as a result she would breath thru her nose and let out a "ha" sound thru the mouth. I had her check for asthma, and the dr. said she is fine. No problem there. I am puzzle and am a little concerned.

 

Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

Pat

[Toms_Mom]

My son had this tic when he was 5 before we knew anything about tics. But I remember it was in the spring and somehow I instinctively knew it was a "habit" and didn't really worry about it. It went away after about a month. I wonder though if it has anything to do with seasonal allergies. When I think back he always had these habits in the spring at 4,5,6 and now 7 yrs. old.

[Toms_Mom]

Patty,

I also remember he did this mainly at his tennis lessons, so he was outside, which makes me think about pollen etc. Also, I could tell he was breathing fine and feeling fine - it was just a habit. How old is your daughter - if she is older she's probably more aware of her tic and therefore it bothers her. My son was only 5 at the time.

[Greyhound]

Interestingly, I read somewhere that it can be one of the symptoms of magnesium deficiency.

[faith]

I think it is sort of a tic/compulsion (the compulsion being the feeling of not being able to fully inflate your lungs enough, so you keep trying). I am positive "I" did this as a pre-teen, I remember it distinctly. Don't think it lasted too long tho.

 

 

 

Faith

[patty]

Hi Faith,

 

I agree that it may be more of a compulsion than a tic. She started that about 6 mos. ago. Lasted about 2/3 months then went away for a couple of mos. and now is back. Also, about a year ago, she had a fear of stepping on pesticide after over hearing a friend of mine said it is toxic and kids should not walk on it when it is fresh. It took her a good three mos. to get over it and after much convincing.

 

I am hoping this is a normal developmental process that she will outgrow.

 

Tom's mom,

 

I kind of thought it might be allergy related too, but not sure. Thx for your input.

 

Pat

[CSP]

My youngest started that last year (deep breaths through her nose, would not want to breath through her mouth) when she was 10. I have heard her do that again now that she is 11, but does the same as your child, Patty, it goes away.

 

Interesting you would remember that at pre-teen, Faith, as she did not start until about late in her 10th year.

 

CP

[patty]

Thx CP for your reply. It is always assuring to hear other kids with similiar experiences and that it GOES AWAY!

 

Pat