Apneic breathing is when a person’s breathing temporarily and involuntarily stops for any reason. It may occur in preterm infants or people with conditions, such as sleep apnea. The type of apneic ...

Apneustic breathing is a type of abnormal breathing pattern. It involves long, gasping inhalations and insufficient, irregular exhalations. It often stems from a brain injury but there may be other ...

Breathing exercises – in which a person takes slow, deep breaths – have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Focusing on breathing in this manner can be difficult, however, which is where the PAWS ...