Why do we have breathing difficulties when we get old ?

Conditions like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and infections commonly cause breathing difficulties in Malaysia. These are common illnesses in very old age.

We need to understand breathing difficulties better so we can detect symptoms earlier and seek treatment.

Here are the main reasons for age-related Breathing Changes:

1) Weakened Muscles:
The diaphragm and other respiratory muscles weaken, making it harder to inhale and exhale effectively.

2) Decreased Elasticity:
Lung tissue becomes less elastic, which can reduce the efficiency of the air sacs and sometimes trap air in the lungs.

3) Chest Wall Stiffening:
The bones of the rib cage may change shape and thin, limiting the chest’s ability to expand and contract fully.

4) Reduced Nervous System Sensitivity:
The brain’s ability to detect carbon dioxide levels diminishes, leading to reduced automatic regulation of breathing.

We have to accept that ageing changes our bodies and affects lung function.

Of course, there are solutions to these breathing difficulties and illnesses. The solid solutions are a medical treatment, a medical oxygen concentrator, rehabilitation, and even surgery.

We at COMPASS MEDICAL SDN BHD supply reliable medical oxygen concentrators in Malaysia.

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