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Hyperventilation syndrome
A condition in which a person breathes at a faster rate than is normal. This can occur due to air conditions, exercise, or panic attacks.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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Can chronic hyperventilation syndrome cause false positives in hydrogen breath tests?
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Hyperventilation syndrome - how serious is this? I just realized this is what I have and i've had panic disorder and stress for years. Is there a cure
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Hyperventilation syndrome - how do I recover from this? Are there any specific breathing exercises or stretches i can do? I was diagnosed with asthma.
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I've forgotten how to breathe. Stress or recent pneumonia has caused me to develop hyperventilation syndrome/over breathing. How do I fix this?
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Is hyperventilation syndrome dangerous and can it be overcome I'm on Zoloft (sertraline) 150mg for years now still feel sob?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Does chronic hyperventilation syndrome cause excess mucus? I have constant clear sticky mucus with a small amount of blood and post nasal drip.
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Asthma. I'm unable to exhale fully and its causing symptoms of hyperventilation syndrome. Is there any breathing techniques i can learn to exhale?
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I don't know what's causing extremely bloodshot eyes all the time. I've been having symptoms similar to hyperventilation syndrome. Is this the cause?
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How do I strengthen a weakened unused diaphragm? Years of hyperventilation syndrome and computer work have caused me to chest breathe.
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A 27-year old male asked:
Can you have COPD when you're 27? This doesn't feel like asthma or allergies. I have every symptom of chronic hyperventilation syndrome.
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Hyperventilation syndrome? It's hard for me to breathe through the diaphragm and it's hard to breathe slower and less. Is hvs easily treatable?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What are the best breathing exercises for chronic hyperventilation syndrome? I need to restore normal co2 and o2 levels in my lungs. It's very hard.
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Hyperventilation syndrome vs. Hyperinflated lungs? How do I find out which one i have. Pft dr. Said I have asthma. My symptoms match chv. Need help...
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Where can I find a respiratory therapist? A traumatic event and stress has caused me to develop hyperventilation syndrome and i forgot how to breathe.
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Could chronic hyperventilation syndrome be the cause of paresthesia in legs and sometimes arms? Have had extensive testing but all results are normal
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A 19-year old male asked:
I have had shortness of breath for 7 days now. I already have had a chest x ray as well all other tests checked up as tested negative. I've never had an anxiety issue and of what I have found I may have hyperventilation syndrome. How can I fix this?
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In the past 3 months my left eye has hemouraged suddenly. No coughing or sneezing or high bp. I have hyperventilation syndrome. Whats causing this?
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A 63-year old female asked:
I have hyperventilation syndrome and so presumably I have respiratory alkalosis - constant face numbness light-headedness, agitated. I am due to fly directly from Delhi to Leh which is at 4000m . Would that put me in danger due to vasoconstriction?
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A 27-year old male asked:
I've developed hyperventilation syndrome from panic disorder and stress. Constant mucus, dizziness, shortness of breathe, and sore thoracic muscles.
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I have rib cage restriction, breathing problems, hyperventilation syndrome?, forward head posture, tingling hands, rib cage won't expand... Why? Tos?
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I have hyperventilation syndrome and so presumably I have respiratory alkalosis (cant find a test for it) - constant face numbness light-headedness, agitated. I am due to fly to 4000m from Delhi. Would that put me in danger due to vasoconstriction ?
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