Hyperventilation

Introduction: Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation: Excessively rapid breathing causing blood gas imbalances. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hyperventilation is available below.

Symptoms of Hyperventilation

• Rapid breathing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Weakness
• Dizziness

See full list of 15 symptoms of Hyperventilation

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Hyperventilation:

• Home Lung Function Tests

Medical Textbooks Online about Hyperventilation

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Hyperventilation?

• Misdiagnosis of Hyperventilation
• Underlying causes of Hyperventilation (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Misdiagnosis and Hyperventilation

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Causes of Hyperventilation

• Anxiety
• Crying or severe distress - can lead to breathlessness and/or hyperventilation.
• Strong emotions
• Grief
• Stress

See full list of 8 causes of Hyperventilation

More information about causes of Hyperventilation:

• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Hyperventilation (8 listings)
• Underlying causes of Hyperventilation
• Hyperventilation as a symptom

Treatments for Hyperventilation

• Treatment of an attack of hyperventilation:
  • Try to slow down your breathing
  • Do not breathe into a paper bag
• Treatment of any underlying condition

See full list of 4 treatments for Hyperventilation

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Patient Surveys for Hyperventilation

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Reseach about Hyperventilation

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Clinical Trials for Hyperventilation

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Hyperventilation include:

• Breathing Regulation Training for Individuals With Panic Disorder - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Effects of Montelukast on Occult Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm in Athletes - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Administration of montelukast or placebo
• The Efficacy of Isocapnic Hyperpnoea to Accelerate Recovery After General Anesthesia With Sevoflurane - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)

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Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Hyperventilation

• Icon Health Sourcebook for Hyperventilation

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Stories from Users Related to Hyperventilation

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Definitions of Hyperventilation:

A state due to excess loss of carbon dioxide from the body. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)

An increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued - (Source - WordNet 2.1)