THE hyperventilation syndrome, as seen in anxious, tense persons, is characterized by paresthesia of the extremities and circumoral area, sensations of lightheadedness and altered consciousness and ...

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 ...

Hyperventilation refers to fast breathing. In some cases, people who hyperventilate may breathe deeper than usual. Hyperventilation may occur due to an underlying condition or emotional distress. A ...

The pandemic has brought increased levels of anxiety and PTSD. People are sighing a lot, and say they find it hard to take a full, deep, relaxed breath or, can hardly catch their breath. Disordered ...

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 ...

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 ...

The pandemic has brought increased levels of anxiety and PTSD. People are sighing a lot, and say they find it hard to take a full, deep, relaxed breath or, can hardly catch their breath. Disordered ...