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Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation: Introduction

Hyperventilation: Abnormally fast and deep breathing. See free access online books about Hyperventilation below. See detailed information below for a list of 92 causes of Hyperventilation, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Hyperventilation:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Hyperventilation. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Hyperventilation:

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Diagnostic Guides for Hyperventilation

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Hyperventilation from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Hyperventilation. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Hyperventilation

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Hyperpnea
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Hyperpnea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Hyperpnea
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Hyperpnea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Hyperpnea
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

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Misdiagnosis and Hyperventilation

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Causes of Hyperventilation listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Hyperventilation as a symptom include:

See full list of 92 causes of Hyperventilation
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Hyperventilation:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Hyperventilation as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Definitions of Hyperventilation:

Hyperventilation: Increased alveolar ventilation relative to metabolic carbon dioxide production, so that alveolar carbon dioxide pressure decreases to below normal. SYN: overventilation.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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)

Organs affected by Hyperventilation:

The list of organs typically affected by Hyperventilation may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Hyperventilation

The list below shows some of the causes of Hyperventilation mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Hyperventilation?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Hyperventilation. Of the 92 causes of Hyperventilation that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 3 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 8 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 89 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 92 causes of Hyperventilation

Conditions listing symptoms: Hyperventilation:

The following list of conditions have 'Hyperventilation' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Acid-Base Imbalance ... hyperventilation
  • Acute liver failure ... hyperventilation
  • Acute stress disorder ... Hyperventilation
  • Adult Panic-Anxiety Syndrome ... hyperventilation

    C

  • Chemical poisoning - Ammonium Chloride ... hyperventilation
  • Chemical poisoning - Camphor ... hyperventilation
  • Chemical poisoning - Glycol Ether ... hyperventilation
  • Chemical poisoning - Methanol ... hyperventilation
  • Combat stress reaction ... hyperventilation
  • Cree leukoencephalopathy ... hyperventilation

    D

  • Da Costa syndrome ... hyperventilation

    E

  • Emphysema ... Hyperventilation
  • End Stage Liver Failure ... hyperventilation
  • Epileptic encephalopathy, early infantile, 2 ... hyperventilation

    F

  • Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase deficiency, hereditary ... hyperventilation

    H

  • Hip cancer ... hyperventilation

    L

  • Lactic Acidosis ... Hyperventilation
  • Lung damage ... Hyperventilation

    M

  • Metabolic Acidosis ... hyperventilation
  • Mountain sickness ... hyperventilation

    P

  • Panic attack ... hyperventilation

    R

  • Rett's syndrome ... hyperventilation
  • Rib Tumor ... hyperventilation

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  • Causes of Hyperventilation Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Hyperventilation based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Hyperventilation?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Hyperventilation, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    What are the alternative names for Hyperventilation:

    Alkalosis, respiratory, Respiratory alkalosis
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Hyperventilation:

    Medical Conditions associated with Hyperventilation:

    Breathing symptoms (2775 causes), Respiratory symptoms (3282 causes), Breath symptoms (2667 causes)

    Symptoms related to Hyperventilation:

    Rapid breathing (278 causes), Shallow breathing (156 causes), Breathing difficulty (2470 causes), Breathing symptoms (2775 causes), Anxiety (701 causes), Pain (5609 causes), Stroke (49 causes), Pneumothorax (2 causes), Fever (1552 causes), CNS infection, Brain trauma, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Renal disease, Lactic acidosis (30 causes)

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