Injured people often say they can’t breathe, but the act of talking requires a mostly open airway, and air to be pushed over the vocal cords. Is it a mental thing or are they really suffocating?
In: Biology
A lot of the time, if someone has difficulty breathing, they’ll feel the sensation of not being able to catch their breath or even choking. This makes them panic and say “I can’t breathe, please help.” In first aid courses I’ve taken, the instructors have pointed out that if they can form words, they are not immediately in danger of choking out and you don’t have to panic while assisting them.
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