Breathing Issues
In severe cases of hypokalemia, you might experience breathing issues. This is mainly because potassium is important for relaying signals to stimulate your lung’s muscles to expand and contract. Due to the effects of potassium deficiency, these organs cannot function, as usual, leading to shortness of breath. At the same time, abnormal heartbeats can also affect the blood flow to your lungs and worsen breathing patterns. If left untreated, it would cause many fatal complications. [5]
