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Hyperventilation - why is it so seldom diagnosed in people?
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It is usually: Diagnosed as panic disorder because hyperventilation in the absence of other symptoms of panic is rare. Some other illnesses that can trigger hyperventilation are strokes, lung disease, over-exhaustion, and head injuries.
Answered 12/25/2013
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