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Why Is It Difficult To Breath After Taking Alcohol?

When I drink alcohol recently, I have been getting a symptom of a tightness of the chest to where it makes it difficult to breathe. It isn't a pain really, but it is difficult for me to take in breathes, can you explain how to treat this or why it is happening?
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hi, Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it will slow down your nervous system. Depending on the amount of alcohol you consume, you may experience a variety of emotional and physical changes. For example, when alcohol is absorbed in your bloodstream, it is then dispersed to other organs. The liver is responsible for dispelling the alcohol from your body. However, if the liver cannot keep up with your alcohol consumption, then the alcohol will build up and lead to you becoming intoxicated, which cause certain functions controlled by your nerves to be impaired. Breathing is one of them.

If you are going to drink alcohol, you should try to do so responsibly. To prevent breathing problems during sleep, refrain from drinking alcohol right before going to bed. If you want to prevent the alcohol from reaching the bloodstream so fast, drink slowly. In addition, you should never drink on an empty stomach.
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Why Is It Difficult To Breath After Taking Alcohol?

Hi, Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it will slow down your nervous system. Depending on the amount of alcohol you consume, you may experience a variety of emotional and physical changes. For example, when alcohol is absorbed in your bloodstream, it is then dispersed to other organs. The liver is responsible for dispelling the alcohol from your body. However, if the liver cannot keep up with your alcohol consumption, then the alcohol will build up and lead to you becoming intoxicated, which cause certain functions controlled by your nerves to be impaired. Breathing is one of them. If you are going to drink alcohol, you should try to do so responsibly. To prevent breathing problems during sleep, refrain from drinking alcohol right before going to bed. If you want to prevent the alcohol from reaching the bloodstream so fast, drink slowly. In addition, you should never drink on an empty stomach. Take care