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What is up with my girlfriend. breathing fast. faking or is she having a attack are something?
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Possible panicattack: It is not typical that someone can consciously intentionally hyperventilate for an extended period of time as physiology changes will occur to make it uncomfortable to continue. If involuntary usually due to panic disorder or some underlying respiratory or metabolic condition.
Answered 9/17/2012
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