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Hyperventilation

Alternative Names

Rapid deep breathing; Breathing - rapid and deep; Overbreathing; Fast deep breathing; Respiratory rate - rapid and deep


References

Stulbarg MS, Adams L. Symptoms of Respiratory Disease and Their Management. In: Mason RJ, Murray JF, Broaddus CV, Nadel JA, eds. Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders;2005:chap 28.

Phillipson EA, Duffin J. Hypoventilation and Hyperventilation Syndromes. In: Mason RJ, Murray JF, Broaddus CV, Nadel JA, eds. Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders;2005:chap 73.



Review Date: 07/22/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
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