When breathing is too shallow and too quick is very dangerous to the body for it does not take in enough oxygen and also not replacing sufficient carbon dioxide. This leads to a body oxygen deficient hence build up of toxics. All body cells need oxygen and in exchange healthy bodies. Shallow breathing does not expand the lung enough hence making a malfunctioning one hence reduced vitality.

Shallow fast breathing is caused by some factors such as: fast movement which influences our breathing to behave the same way, stress related factors, change of emotions and working and living indoors especially in polluted environments. Change of behavior and attitude helps this big problem.

Here are some ways of helping the situation: having breaks from our places of work, joking and laughing to relieve stress and for those in very demanding jobs to have deep breathes and stretch their muscles as it helps in controlling inhaling and exhaling and where possible participate in very active sport.

The effects of shallow quick breathing are: reduced vitality due to low oxygen supply in the body, poor immune system this is due to the fact that body cells have been denied oxygen hence the lack enough energy to fight diseases. Medical evidence has it that diseases like cancer, heart diseases and strokes have a direct link to poor breathing.

Proper breathing has been linked to increased health and a longer lifespan. It has been proven that disorders like dizziness, anxiety, fatigue, muscle cramps and chest pains have a direct link with improper breathing. In fact most people who think they have heart disorders have been found to suffer from improper breathing.

Thus it is good to have a proper breathing technique and avoid as much as possible the issue of shallow quick breathing for it is not healthy.