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Why do Americans breathe in a paper bag

'01.06.2020'

Source: AIF

Most likely, you have noticed more than once that in American films, during times of great excitement, people - if possible - breathe into a paper bag. Edition "AiF" asked the experts why to do this and in what situations it may come in handy.

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According to the publication, American-made films do often show how people breathe in a bag, and often we hear the version that they do this so that they do not vomit on clothes. Apparently, this version was born by analogy with the packages that are issued by airlines during take-off and landing.

In fact, the explanation is completely different.

In a state of panic and stress, a person often has hyperventilation, or, more simply, rapid breathing.

“As a result of such breathing, the body receives too much oxygen, which displaces carbon dioxide,” explains the therapist Ilya Vasiliev. “It causes brain disruption and dizziness, which can lead to fainting.”

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According to the expert, most often such a symptom occurs during panic attacks - an uncontrolled state, when a person has difficulty breathing and his heartbeat is quickening.

What does a paper bag have to do with it?

The fact is that breathing in a packet allows you to saturate the body with carbon dioxide in order to normalize its amount. Excess carbon dioxide has a calming effect on the body. Therefore, this method can really help cope with panic.

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