Possible causes of panic and dyspnea when eating spicy food include sympathetic over-excitement and allergic reactions.
1. Sympathetic over-excitement: When people eat spicy food, the mucous membrane of the mouth, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract will be stimulated, which will cause sympathetic excitation, and then cause symptoms such as accelerated heart rate and shortness of breath, etc. It is recommended to minimize the consumption of spicy food, and to drink water or milk to relieve the above symptoms when the above symptoms occur.
2. Allergic reaction: if the patient is allergic to spicy food such as chili peppers, the above symptoms can occur after eating, can go to the hospital for allergen screening, if chili peppers are indeed allergens, can be taken after the occurrence of the above symptoms, such as loratadine and other anti-allergic drugs, and thereafter to avoid contact with such food.
If the above symptoms occur frequently, it is recommended to consult a doctor for standardized treatment.