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breathing


breath·ing

B0469400 (brē′thĭng)n.1. a. The act or process of respiration.b. A single breath.2. The time required to take one's breath.3. a. Either of two marks, the rough breathing ( ̔ ) and the smooth breathing ( ′ ), used in Greek to indicate presence or absence of aspiration.b. The presence or absence of aspiration indicated by either of these marks.

breathing

(ˈbriːðɪŋ) n1. (Physiology) the passage of air into and out of the lungs to supply the body with oxygen2. a single breath: a breathing between words. 3. an utterance: a breathing of hate. 4. a soft movement, esp of air5. a rest or pause6. (Phonetics & Phonology) phonetics a. expulsion of breath (rough breathing) or absence of such expulsion (smooth breathing) preceding the pronunciation of an initial vowel or rho in ancient Greekb. either of two symbols indicating this

breath•ing

(ˈbri ðɪŋ)

n. 1. the act of respiration. 2. a single breath, or the short time required for this. 3. a pause, as for breath. 4. utterance or words. 5. a gentle stirring, as of wind. 6. a. the manner of articulating the beginning of a word in ancient Greek, with or without aspiration. b. one of the two symbols used to indicate this. [1350–1400] breath′ing•ly, adv.

Breathing

 
  1. Alimentary canal … working like a derrick without a soul —Tess Slesinger
  2. Breath … as black as funerals —Miles Gibson

    See Also: BLACK

  3. (His) breath came heavily, like puffs of wind over a stormy sea —Walter De La Mare
  4. Breath came like puffs from a steam locomotive —Gerald Tomlinson
  5. Breath clear and sweet like a child’s —Flannery O’Connor
  6. Breathed as if she had a fever —Mark Helprin
  7. Breathed deeply like a swimmer coming up for air —George Garrett
  8. (He) breathed like a prisoner set free —Willa Cather
  9. Breathe hard like a horse when you take the saddle off —O. Henry
  10. Breathe like a chugging train —Tony Ardizzone
  11. Breathe like a second-hand bicycle pump —O. Henry
  12. Breath [from snoring] grating like bark stripped from a tree —T. Coraghessan Boyle
  13. Breathing as rapidly as an exhausted dog —Derek Lambert
  14. Breathing as softly as a butterfly —Ellen Glasgow
  15. Breathing as though stream engines were working his lungs —Pat Conroy
  16. Breathing like a hard-run horse —James Crumley
  17. Breathing like almost any sort of man who has just been chased for a mile or so uphill by a bull in the pink of condition —Kingsley Amis
  18. Breathing like an escape valve —Joseph C. Lincoln
  19. Breathing like a tire pump —Dashiell Hammett
  20. Breathing like the friction of rusted gears —T. Coraghessan Boyle
  21. Breathing like two hippos with a chest cold —Jane Wagner

    This line, spoken by the character Paul (interpreted by Lily Tomlin), describes his participation at his wife’s labor.

  22. Breathing, quick and hoarse like a dog’s panting —Albert Camus
  23. Breathing … slow and rhythmical, like the bellows at a forge rising and falling —Henri-Pierre Roche
  24. Breathing [an overweight man’s] sounded like someone sitting down on a leather couch —Sue Grafton
  25. Breathing with irregularity, like an overworked horse. Breathing deeply like a man asleep —George Garrett
  26. Breath is like the gentle air of spring —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  27. Breath … like the steam of apple-pies —Robert Greene
  28. Breath popping like steam valves in old boilers —Denis Johnson
  29. (Rankin’s) breath rushed out like an undertow beneath the words —Richard Moran
  30. Breath sweet as May —Christina Rossetti
  31. The breath was pumped from their bodies as though from machines —Vicki Baum
  32. Breath [of dying woman] whistled like the wind in a keyhole —Edith Wharton
  33. Each breath was expelled in a puff, as if one were blowing a trumpet, Dizzy Gillespie fashion —Stephen King
  34. Each breath was like a hill to climb —Barbara Reid
  35. Gasped for breath like a wounded animal —Vicki Baum
  36. Gasped the air deeply, like a diver escaping from a watery grave —Jan Kubicki
  37. Gasping like a fish stranded on a sandbank —F. van Wyck Mason

    An extension of “Gasped like a stranded fish.”

  38. Gulped in air through her mouth, straining like a nearly drowned man dragged out of the water —William Moseley
  39. Gulping in air like a swimmer exhausted from fighting a heavy surf —Margaret Millar
  40. Hack and wheeze like an overworked horse —T. Coraghessan Boyle
  41. Her breath seems to flow like the water in a frozen stream —Rochelle Ratner
  42. His breath [as he kissed her hand] was between her fingers like a web on summer grass —Ellen Gilchrist
  43. His breath was staccato, like obstructed sobs —Nancy Huddleston Packer
  44. Holds her breath like a seal —John Berryman
  45. Huff like windy giants —W. D. Snodgrass
  46. Let out a long, whistling breath like a deflating tire —Cornell Woolrich
  47. Lungs..blowing like leathern bellows —Frank Ross
  48. (Steam’s) lungs fluttered like a sparrow’s heartbeat —Z. Vance Wilson
  49. (I was panting and) my breath came like fire —Louise Erdrich
  50. Pant like a fat man running for a bus —Lawrence Durrell
  51. Panting like a steamboat —Joyce Cary
  52. Puffed like a leaky steam pipe —O. Henry
  53. Puffing like a blown shire horse —Donald Seaman
  54. A rasping gasp as though he were swallowing his false teeth —W. P. Kinsella
  55. Sharp intake of breath, like a toy balloon suddenly deflated —Ralph Ellison
  56. Snort [while asleep] like a timid locomotive —MacDonald Harris
  57. Sound of breathing … like the soft crackle of tissue paper —Frank Swinnerton
  58. Sucked air like a drowning fish —Miles Gibson
  59. Took as much breath as if I’d heaved a shot put —Larry McMurtry
  60. Wheezing … like a horse with a progressive lung disease —T. Coraghessan Boyle
Thesaurus
Noun1.breathing - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalationbreathing - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalationexternal respiration, respiration, ventilationartificial respiration - an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificiallyabdominal breathing - breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; "abdominal breathing is practiced by singers"eupnea, eupnoea - normal relaxed breathinghyperpnea - energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disordershypopnea - slow or shallow breathinghyperventilation - an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continuedpanting, heaving - breathing heavily (as after exertion)Cheyne-Stokes respiration, periodic breathing - abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternatesmoking, smoke - the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; "he went outside for a smoke"; "smoking stinks"breathing out, exhalation, expiration - the act of expelling air from the lungssnoring, stertor, snore - the act of snoring or producing a snoring soundsniffle, snuffle, snivel - the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)wheeze - breathing with a husky or whistling soundsecond wind - the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertionbreathing in, inhalation, intake, aspiration, inspiration - the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathingbodily function, bodily process, body process, activity - an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"
Adj.1.breathing - passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination; "the boy was disappointed to find only skeletons instead of living breathing dinosaurs"; "the heavy-breathing person on the telephone"eupneic, eupnoeicbreathless, dyspneal, dyspneic, dyspnoeal, dyspnoeic - not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty; "breathless at thought of what I had done"; "breathless from running"; "followed the match with breathless interest"
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breathing


breathing room

A sufficient buffer of time, space, or money that allows for freedom of movement or relief from a given source of pressure or stress. My yearly bonus always affords us a little bit of breathing room for the Christmas expenses. Please move back and give us some breathing room here. The professor extended the deadline for our midterm papers, so I've got a bit of breathing room to get it finished.See also: breathing, room

breathing space

1. A sufficient buffer of time or space that allows for freedom of movement or relief from a given source of pressure or stress. My yearly bonus always affords us a little bit of breathing space for the Christmas expenses. Please move back and give us some of breathing space here. The professor extended the deadline for our midterm papers, so I've got a bit of breathing space to get it finished.2. A pause to rest or to think over something. Give me a minute, I just need a little breathing space while I figure this out.See also: breathing, space

breathing spell

A pause to rest or to think over something. Give me a minute, I just need a little breathing spell while I figure this out.See also: breathing, spell

fire-breathing

(used as a modifier before a noun) Particularly ardent, vehement, or excoriating in speech or behavior. Likened to a dragon or other creature able to shoot streams of fire from its mouth. Their fire-breathing boss had all the employees constantly on edge. The fire-breathing politician was quite polarizing, but her fans were intensely loyal and supportive.

mouth-breathing

(used before a noun) Dimwitted, foolish, or stupid; of low or stunted intelligence. Maybe you wouldn't have failed the exam if you weren't such a mouth-breathing nincompoop! That mouth-breathing idiot Terry parked his car in my space again. That's the third time this month!

(not) breathe a word

To share information that is supposed to be kept secret. Often used in the negative to encourage silence. And if you breathe a word of this to the cops, we'll come after you. I was told not to breathe a word, but I knew I had to tell someone about such serious allegations.See also: breathe, word

breathe down (one's) neck

1. To monitor someone closely, usually in an overbearing and irritating way. I just got another email from the boss asking about the status of this report, as if breathing down my neck is going to make me finish it faster!2. To be physically close to someone in an unnerving or unwanted way. Back up, dude—I'll never make this shot with you breathing down my neck!See also: breathe, down, neck

breathe easy

To feel calm or relieved because a stressful situation has ended. With your thesis defense finished, you can finally breathe easy! All week, I was worried about having to give that presentation, so I can breathe easy again now that it's done!See also: breathe, easy

breathe fire

To strongly express one's anger, typically verbally. Unless you want to get yelled at, stay away from the boss today—he's breathing fire over that printing mishap.See also: breathe, fire

breathe in

To inhale. A noun (or pronoun) can be used between "breathe" and "in" to indicate the specific substance being inhaled. The doctor held the stethoscope to my chest and asked me to breathe in. After many years of breathing in pollution, I now have asthma. Breathe the fresh air in and try to relax.See also: breathe

breathe into (something)

1. To exhale into something, such as a container, device, or (in the case of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation) another person's mouth. In an effort to calm myself down, I tried breathing into a paper bag. The doctor asked me to breathe into a special device. After pulling the drowning boy to safety, the lifeguard started chest compressions on him and breathed into his mouth.2. To figuratively revive and revitalize something that has become dull or stale. In this phrase, a noun or pronoun is used between "breathe" and "into." The new CEO's creative approach really breathed new life into that failing company.See also: breathe

breathe (up)on (someone or something)

To exhale onto someone or something. Quit breathing on me with your germs—I don't want to get sick, too! The engagement ring is so expensive that I'm nervous to even breathe upon it!See also: breathe

breathe out

To exhale. A noun or pronoun can be used between "breathe" and "out" to indicate the specific substance being exhaled. The doctor held the stethoscope to my chest and asked me to breathe in and then breathe out. When you do this meditation, try to imagine that you are breathing your stress out with each exhale.See also: breathe, out

breathe a sigh of relief

To experience an intense feeling of happiness or relief because something particularly stressful, unpleasant, or undesirable has been avoided or completed. Everyone in class breathed a sigh of relief after that horrible midterm exam was over. Investors are breathing a big sigh of relief now that the predicted downturn has seemingly been avoided.See also: breathe, of, relief, sigh

Pardon me for breathing!

An angry, exasperated response to a criticism or rebuke that one feels is unwarranted or unjustified. A: "Would you please just sit down and stop trying to help? You're only getting in my way." B: "Well, pardon me for breathing!"See also: pardon

be breathing down (one's) neck

1. To be monitoring someone closely, usually in an overbearing and irritating way. The boss is constantly breathing down my neck about this project—as if that will make me finish it faster!2. To be physically close to someone in an unnerving or unwanted way. Back up, dude—I'll never make this shot if you're breathing down my neck!3. To be advancing on an opponent, typically in a race. I ultimately won the race, but the girl who came in second place was really breathing down my neck.See also: breathing, down, neck

be breathing fire

To be strongly expressing one's anger, typically verbally. Unless you want to get yelled at, stay away from the boss today—he's breathing fire over that printing mishap.See also: breathing, fire

pardon me for living/breathing/existing/etc.

An angry, exasperated response to a criticism or rebuke that one feels is unwarranted or unjustified, especially since they believe they did something very minimal or nothing at all. (Any verb that approximately means "living" can be used after "for.") A: "Would you please just sit down and stop getting in my way?" B: "Well, pardon me for breathing!" You don't need to get so upset, I was just suggesting you ask for directions. Pardon me for living!See also: breathing, exist, living, pardon

Excuse me for breathing!

A sarcastic phrase used in response to criticism or a reprimand, often for a minor indiscretion. Well, excuse me for breathing! Next time, I won't bother trying to help you at all!See also: excuse

breathe a sigh of relief

 1. Lit. to sigh in a way that signals one's relief that something has come to an end. At the end of the contest, we all breathed a sigh of relief. 2. Fig. to express relief that something has ended. With the contract finally signed, we breathed a sigh of relief as we drank a toast in celebration.See also: breathe, of, relief, sigh

breathe easy

to assume a relaxed state after a stressful period. After this crisis is over, I'll be able to breathe easy again. He won't be able to breathe easy until he pays off his debts.See also: breathe, easy

breathe in

to inhale; to take air into the lungs. Now, relax and breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in deeply; enjoy the summer air.See also: breathe

breathe out

to exhale. Now, breathe out, then breathe in. The doctor told me to breathe out slowly.See also: breathe, out

breathe something in

to take something into the lungs, such as air, medicinal vapors, gas, etc. Breathe the vapor in slowly. It will help your cold. Breathe in that fresh air!See also: breathe

breathe something out

to exhale something. At last, he breathed his last breath out, and that was the end. Breathe out your breath slowly.See also: breathe, out

breathe easy

Also, breathe easily or freely . Relax, feel relieved from anxiety, stress, or tension. For example, Now that exams are over with, I can breathe easy, or Whenever I'm back in the mountains, I can breathe freely again. This idiom originally (late 1500s) was put as breathe again, implying that one had stopped breathing (or held one's breath) while feeling anxious or nervous. Shakespeare had it in King John (4:2): "Now I breathe again aloft the flood." The variant dates from the first half of the 1800s. See also: breathe, easy

breathing space

1. Room or time in which to breathe, as in In that crowded hall, there was hardly any breathing space. Previously this term was put as breathing room. [Mid-1600s] 2. A rest or pause. For example, I can't work at this all day; I need some breathing space. This usage replaced the earlier breathing while. [Mid-1600s] See also: breathing, space

be breathing fire

If someone is breathing fire, they are very angry about something. A highly emotional time will have you breathing fire at one moment and in tears at another. One Democratic legislator who was breathing fire over the Weinberger indictment yesterday was Brooks.See also: breathing, fire

be breathing down someone's neck

1. In a race or other competitive situation, if someone is breathing down your neck, they are close behind you and may soon catch up with you or beat you. I took the lead with Colin Chapman breathing down my neck in his Lotus Eleven. Both players have talented rivals breathing down their necks.2. If someone is breathing down your neck, they are closely watching and checking everything that you do. Most farmers have bank managers breathing down their necks, so everything has to have an economic reason. Lawyers have been working into the night to complete legal documents, with civil servants breathing down their necks.See also: breathing, down, neck

breathing space

If you have some breathing space, you have some time when you do not have to deal with something difficult, and which may give you time and energy to deal with it better in the future. I spent seven happy months there, and it gave us both a breathing space in which to plan for the future. Even if the boarding school didn't help Louise, at least the family would get a breathing space.See also: breathing, space

breathe fire

be fiercely angry. The implied comparison in this expression is with a fire-breathing dragon.See also: breathe, fire

a ˈbreathing space

a time for resting between two periods of effort; pause: This holiday will give me a bit of breathing space before I start my new job.See also: breathing, space

breathe in

v.1. To inhale: Don't forget to breathe in and hold your breath before you jump into the water!2. To take something into the lungs by inhaling: My lungs are unhealthy because I've been breathing in smoke from the factory for so many years. There is poisonous gas here; don't breathe it in.See also: breathe

breathe out

v.1. To exhale: Breathe out slowly, and you will relax more easily.2. To expel something from the lungs by exhaling: I closed my eyes and breathed out a sigh. The yoga instructor told everyone to take a big breath, hold it for ten seconds, and then breathe it out.See also: breathe, out

(Well,) pardon me for living!

and Excuse me for breathing! and Excuse me for living! tv. I am SOOO sorry! (A very sarcastic response to a rebuke, seeming to regret the apparent offense of even living.) A: You are blocking my view. Please move. B: Well, pardon me for living! You say you were here first? Well excuse me for breathing! See also: pardon

Excuse me for breathing!

verbSee Well, pardon me for living!See also: excuse

breathing


breathing:

see respirationrespiration,
process by which an organism exchanges gases with its environment. The term now refers to the overall process by which oxygen is abstracted from air and is transported to the cells for the oxidation of organic molecules while carbon dioxide (CO2
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breathing

[′brēth·iŋ] (engineering) Opening and closing of a plastics mold in orderto let gases escape during molding. Also known as degassing. Movement of gas, vapors, or air in and out of a storage-tank vent line as a result of liquid expansions and contractions induced by temperature changes. (materials) Permeability of plastic sheeting to air, bubbles, voids, or trapped gas globules. (physiology) Inhaling and exhaling.
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breathing


breathing

 [brēth´ing] ventilation" >ventilation (def. 2).diaphragmatic breathing respiration" >diaphragmatic respiration.a type of breathing exercise that patients are taught to promote more effective aeration of the lungs, consisting of moving the diaphragm downward during inhalation and upward with exhalation.frog breathing (glossopharyngeal breathing) respiration unaided by the primary or ordinary accessory muscles of respiration, the air being “swallowed” rapidly into the lungs by use of the tongue and the muscles of the pharynx; used by patients with chronic muscle paralysis to augment their vital capacity.intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) see intermittent positive pressure breathing.mouth breathing breathing through the mouth instead of the nose, usually because of some obstruction in the nasal passages.breathing pattern, ineffective a nursing diagnosis approved by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, defined as inspiration and/or expiration that does not provide adequate ventilation. Etiologic and contributing factors include disorders of the nervous system in which there is abnormal response to neural stimulation, as in spinal cord injury; impairment of musculoskeletal function, as in trauma to the chest; pain and discomfort associated with deep breathing, as after abdominal or thoracic surgery; fatigue and diminished energy level; inadequate lung expansion, as in poor body posture and positioning; inappropriate response to stress, as in hyperventilation; inflammation of respiratory structures; and tracheobronchial obstruction.
Subjective symptoms include reports of dyspnea, shortness of breath, pain associated with breathing, complaints of dizziness, and previous episodes of emotional or physical stress or fear and anxiety. Objective symptoms include increased respiratory rate and changes in depth of respirations, fremitus, abnormal arterial blood gases, nasal flaring, orthopnea or assumption of the three-point position, in which the patient sits down and elevates the shoulders by stiffening each arm and pushing downward with the hands on the chair or bed, use of accessory muscles of respiration, increased anteroposterior diameter of chest (chest" >barrel chest), and altered chest excursion.
The goal of nursing intervention is to help the patient experience improved gas exchange by using a more effective breathing pattern. This might include teaching appropriate breathing exercises and proper use of accessory muscles of respiration, and encouraging body posture that maximizes expansion of the lungs. If postoperative pain is a contributing factor, providing support of the operative site to reduce strain during coughing or moving about could encourage deeper respirations and a more normal breathing pattern. If a causative factor is stress with resultant hyperventilation or some other ineffective breathing pattern, the patient may need help in developing more beneficial coping mechanisms such as relaxation techniques.pursed-lip breathing a breathing technique in which air is inhaled slowly through the nose and then exhaled slowly through pursed lips. This type of breathing is often used by patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to prevent small airway collapse.breathing-related sleep disorder any of several disorders characterized by sleep disruption due to some sleep-related breathing problem, resulting in excessive sleepiness or insomnia. Included are central and obstructive sleep apnea syndromes (see apnea" >adult sleep apnea).

breath·ing

(brēdh'ing), Inhalation and exhalation of air or gaseous mixtures. Synonym(s): pneusis

breathing

(brē′thĭng)n.1. a. The act or process of respiration.b. A single breath.2. The time required to take one's breath.

breathing

Alternative medicine
The act of breathing—many forms of alternative healthcare emphasise proper breathing. The mechanical component of breathing is divided into two components: chest breathing, which is under voluntary control; and the more rhythmic diaphragmatic breathing, which is primarily involuntary and therefore more natural. Breathing techniques focus on improving diaphragmatic breathing, which allows a fuller expansion of the lungs and a decrease in carbon dioxide and lactic acid. Improper breathing is believed by some alternative healthcare providers to have an adverse effect on the nervous system, resulting in anxiety, stress, insomnia and exhaustion.
Biochemistry
A local unfolding of a polypeptide to allow exchange of one isotope for another.
 
Chest medicine
Respiration; the act of inhaling and exhaling.
 
Molecular biology
A local unwinding of the DNA double helix to allow formation of transcription bubbles; alternately, the "chaotic” transient rupture and reforming of inter-chain hydrogen bonds that facilitates the interaction with the regulatory DNA-binding proteins.

breathing

Chest medicine Respiration; the act of inhaling and exhaling air. See Biot breathing, Cheynes-Stokes breathing, Noisy breathing, Rescue breathing.

breath·ing

(brēdh'ing) Inhalation and exhalation of air or gaseous mixtures.
See also: respiration

breathing

The automatic, and usually unconscious, process by which air is drawn into the LUNGS for the purpose of oxygenating the blood and disposing of carbon dioxide. Breathing involves a periodic increase in the volume of the chest occasioned by the raising and outward movement of the ribs and the flattening of the domed DIAPHRAGM. This is an active process involving muscle contraction and results in air being forced into the lungs by atmospheric pressure. Expiration is passive, the air escaping as a result of elastic recoil of the lungs and relaxation of the respiratory muscles.
BreathingFig. 83 Breathing . Steps in breathing control.BreathingFig. 82 Breathing . Expansion and relaxation of the chest during breathing.BreathingFig. 81 Breathing . The human respiritory system.

breathing

a process in which air is taken into the lungs (inspiration) and then expelled from the lungs (expiration). In a mammal such as man the structures involved are as shown in Fig. 81.

Inspiration occurs when the rib cage and the DIAPHRAGM alter shape to increase the volume and reduce the pressure in the thoracic cavity. The ribs are drawn up and outwards by contraction of the external INTERCOSTAL MUSCLES (chest breathing), while contraction of the diaphragm causes it to flatten downwards (abdominal breathing). Expiration can be simply a passive process in which the muscles relax, causing the ribs to drop down and inwards and the diaphragm to curve upwards. These movements reduce the thoracic volume which, along with elastic recoil of the lungs, results in a raising of the internal pressure so that air is expelled. Forced expiration can also occur where the abdominal muscles force the diaphragm further up into the thoracic cavity.

Control of breathing is by a series of reflex actions so that, although the muscles involved are skeletal and therefore can be controlled voluntarily, respiration movements are automatic to a large extent. The main area of control is a respiratory centre in the hindbrain, located in the pons and the MEDULLA OBLONGATA. The steps in breathing control are as follows (see also Fig. 83 , steps 1–6):

  1. spontaneous nerve impulses are generated in the inspiratory centre which cause contraction of the intercostal muscle (via intercostal nerve) and the diaphragm (via phrenic nerve). The thoracic volume increases.
  2. the pneumotaxic and expiratory centres are excited by impulses from the inspiratory centre.
  3. when sufficiently excited the pneumotaxic and expiratory centres send inhibitory signals to the inspiratory centre.
  4. at the same time as (c), stretch receptors in the walls of the lungs become excited and begin to send inhibitory signals (via the vagus nerve) to the inspiratory centre, which eventually stops stimulating the intercostal muscle and the diaphragm so that they now relax.
  5. the expiratory centre stimulates contraction of the abdominal muscles. Steps (d) and (e) cause reduction of thoracic volume so that the stretch receptors are no longer stimulated. As a result the breathing cycle begins again at step (a).
  6. finally, there is a chemical method of control. Excess carbon dioxide in the blood causes a lowering of pH which is detected in the AORTIC BODY and the CAROTID BODY as well as the respiratory centre itself. As a result, the inspiratory centre is stimulated to produce deeper breathing so as to reduce the level of CO2 in the blood. This negative FEEDBACK MECHANISM thus relies not on oxygen levels but rather on CO2 levels to control breathing rate. See Fig. 83 .

breath·ing

(brēdh'ing) Inhalation and exhalation of air or gaseous mixtures.

Patient discussion about breathing

Q. Help her to breathe. My sixteen year old cousin (girl) who is wondering if she is suffering from asthma, anxiety or both. She is thin, healthy girl and have been very worried She have asthma and have been thinking about it constantly. When she exercise, she get more out of breath, more worn out, and her heart beats faster than other people. Sometimes her chest hurts, but people tell me that is from my chest muscles being worked. She get a little dizzy also. When she go to bed at night sometimes it seems hard to breathe. She can take a deep breath and everything but it seems hard or something. I know there isn't anything wrong with my heart because she had an EKG done recently and chest x-rays. That was fine. When it is hot humid and muggy outside she find it hard to breath. Do you think she have asthma. She don't have any coughing or any known wheezing. Could thinking about every breath she take seem like she have asthma? She really want to know and me too, what is going on! Please help her to breathe!!!!A. PS--alcohol and cigarettes can cause this problem to(drugs)mrfoot56.

Q. What causes bad breath? I have bad breath for a long time. What causes it?A. Here are some causes of bad breath:
A Dry mouth- Saliva helps cleanse and moisten your mouth. A dry mouth enables dead cells to accumulate on your tongue, gums and cheeks. These cells then decompose and cause odor. Dry mouth naturally occurs during sleep. It's what causes "morning breath." Dry mouth is even more of a problem if you sleep with your mouth open. Some medications as well as smoking can lead to a chronic dry mouth, as can a problem with your salivary glands.
Some Diseases can also cause bad breath- Chronic lung infections and lung abscesses can produce very foul-smelling breath. Other illnesses, such as some cancers and certain metabolic disorders, can cause a distinctive breath odor. Kidney failure can cause a urine-like odor, and liver failure may cause an odor described as "fishy." People with uncontrolled diabetes often have a fruity breath odor. Chronic reflux of stomach acids from your stomach (gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD)

Q. How to get rid of bad breath? My wife complains that I have bad breath. How can I get rid of it?A. Consider that candida infection can make your breath worse. You might try cutting down on sugar and carbs.
"Bad breath can also be caused by a candida (yeast infection), you may have a constant white furry tongue. Look at cutting down your intake of sugars and processed foods, as well as those containing yeast. - Search for Anti-Candida diet on a search engine for more info"
http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-Bad-Breath-on-the-Spot

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breathing


Related to breathing: Breathing rate, Breathing mechanism
  • all
  • noun
  • adj

Synonyms for breathing

noun the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation

Synonyms

  • external respiration
  • respiration
  • ventilation

Related Words

  • artificial respiration
  • abdominal breathing
  • eupnea
  • eupnoea
  • hyperpnea
  • hypopnea
  • hyperventilation
  • panting
  • heaving
  • Cheyne-Stokes respiration
  • periodic breathing
  • smoking
  • smoke
  • breathing out
  • exhalation
  • expiration
  • snoring
  • stertor
  • snore
  • sniffle
  • snuffle
  • snivel
  • wheeze
  • second wind
  • breathing in
  • inhalation
  • intake
  • aspiration
  • inspiration
  • bodily function
  • bodily process
  • body process
  • activity

adj passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally

Synonyms

  • eupneic
  • eupnoeic

Antonyms

  • breathless
  • dyspneal
  • dyspneic
  • dyspnoeal
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