Typically I have this "breathing spasm" every 15 minutes or so, and because breathing is such a natural process, it's disturbing when it's interrupted. Nonetheless, it is a spasm of the diaphragm and is involuntary (you have no control over it) - which puts it next to a hiccup but not quite it. My doctor and I have discussed this in the past. A diaphragm spasm can occur for a number of reasons and in varying severities. In the tripod position, an individual places their hands on their knees, creating a three-point support for the body. In other words I don't start hyperventilating. Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing is a common symptom of anxiety, especially when a person is having a panic attack. I told my PCP about it and he said it was a form of panic/anxiety attack. it occurs more often when lying down at night but moving about and working out heavily w/ wts and using the tread mill do not produce it-thank you. Question: what is causing my involuntary gasping? This might be due to a person having cardiac arrest or stroke. When lying down, so much changes and can affect breathing. Dysautonomia, is the part of your nervous system that controls involuntary actions, such as the beating of your heart and the widening or narrowing of your blood vessels. This was after he ruled out allergies, mold, and asthma. Agonal gasps - what they are and why it is critical to recognise them. It's not painful, just frustrating to not have answers. : 164, 166 Possible causes include cerebral ischemia, extreme hypoxia (inadequate oxygen supply to tissue), or even anoxia (total depletion of oxygen). I have an involuntary gasp for air. Whenever a person breathes more rapidly or deeply than the body requires, they are said to be hyperventilating. Agonal breathing refers to short, labored, gasping breaths that occur because oxygen cannot reach the brain. … Found this: Your autonomic nervous system, a.k.a. Agonal respiration, gasping respiration or agonal breathing is a distinct abnormal pattern of breathing and brainstem reflex characterized by gasping, labored breathing, accompanied by strange vocalizations and myoclonus. Nonetheless, patients are often helped by simple maneuvers such as deep breathing exercises. If a person experiences frequent bouts of hyperventilation, anxiety and panic attacks may be the cause. Sometimes the spasm is short-lived, particularly if it occurs as a result of a “sucker punch.” This position is often used to help someone who is having trouble with respiration or taking involuntary breathing gasps. Tripoding engages the strap muscles in the neck for breathing, which allows more air in the lungs at a time. I don't stop breathing during the day, but my wife hasn't given up all hope. Paradoxical breathing can be a sign of a serious injury or illness, including hormonal shifts and neurological problems. 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