Hyperventilation (cont.)
Medical Author:
Ira H Tilles, MD
Coauthor:
Kimberly A Sing, MD
Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordshyperventilation syndrome, dysfunctional breathing, symptomatic hyperventilation, behavioral breathlessness, over-breathing, overbreathing, panic attack, excessive air, hyperventilate, anxiety, rapid breathing, deep breathing, hyperventilation Viewer Comments & ReviewsHyperventilation - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your hyperventilation? |
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Hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) represents a relatively common ED presentation that is readily recognized by most clinicians.
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