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How do you treat idiopathic chronic hyperventilation syndrome?
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Buspirone: Or possibly antidepressant medications. Psychotherapy can help.
Answered 7/28/2012
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Many Ways: Have a look at the reference below....It is fairly technical but may resonate! please, see your care provider and discuss areas you think might apply to you or about which your understanding is unclear...This paper suggests that behavior modification may be of help. Sandy jack, harry b. Rossiter, christopher j. Warburton, and brian j. Whipp behav modif, october 2003; vol. 27, 5: pp. 637-652.
Answered 3/26/2013
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