Thalassemia: A Comprehensive Guide to its Symptoms and Treatments

6. Breathing difficulty

More common symptoms of thalassemia manifest themselves in breathing difficulties. You may feel a shortness of breath even without obvious cause. Along with this, you may also experience an accelerated heartbeat and chest pains. All these symptoms are quite stressful to feel, especially when they come suddenly.

When you feel these symptoms, try your best to relax. When you panic, the breathing difficulties will get worse. Try deep breathing exercises and thinking calming thoughts to lessen these signs.