Treating the underlying cause of the hyperventilation is normally the first step to counter the condition. Other treatment methods are descibed below- The patient should be encouraged to be calm and ...

You must have noticed that you might start hyperventilating after climbing the stairs and doing too much work. Breathing more than normal in one minute is called hyperventilation and this condition is ...

A fascinating new proof-of-concept study is proposing a novel, cheap and surprisingly simple way to rapidly reduce blood alcohol levels. The research suggests a low-tech device aiding safe ...

Dysfunctional breathing (DB) and hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) are conditions marked by abnormal respiratory patterns that occur in the absence of overt organic lung pathology. These disorders often ...

New research shows that febrile seizures in children may be linked to respiratory alkalosis, indicated by elevated blood pH and low carbon dioxide levels caused by hyperventilation, and independent of ...

Hyperventilation is characterised by a rapid or deep breathing that usually occurs with anxiety or panic. Also known as overbreathing, the condition can leave you breathless. The symptoms of ...

Brandon Heggie urges EMTs and medics that, when it comes to treating head injuries with hyperventilation, you must be mindful as to when to start to use it. I remember hearing on many accounts that ...

Hyperventilation (hyper - too much, ventilation - breathing) is a condition in which a person experiences abnormal, increased rate and depth of breathing, for a prolonged period. When they begin to ...