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DescriptionCopy link here https://greatfull.fileoz.club/mena=B07RNLGZBP This book describesHyperventilation Syndromes Diagnosis and Treatment and RelatedDiseases“Hyperventilation occurs more in women because they will keep breathing againagain and again!”“Breathing into a paper bag is no longer advised.”Hyperventilationsyndrome (HVS) indicates a relatively frequent emergency department disorder that canhappen with anxiety or panic.A breathing rate that exceeds 16 breaths per minute istypical of either hyperventilation or tachypnea (rapid shallow breathing). While tachypneaand hyperventilation are occasionally considered to be the same hyperventilation isnormally related to anxiety stress or panic.Over breathing is another name forhyperventilation and it may leave the patient feeling breathless.The patient mayhyperventilate from an emotional cause such as during a panic attack. Rapid breathingmay be a medical emergency and the patient need to get treated unless the patient havehad this before and the doctor has told the patient that the patient can treat it on theown.Excessive breathing produces low levels of carbon dioxide (hypocapnia) in theblood.CausesThe cause for HVS is not known but some persons who are affected seem tohave an abnormal respiratory response to stress sodium lactate and other chemical andemotional triggers which can cause excess minute ventilation and hypocarbia.This createsmany of the symptoms of hyperventilation.Emotional causes are1. Anxiety andnervousness2. Panic attack3. Stress4. Circumstances where there is a psychologicalbenefit in having a sudden dramatic illness (e.g. somatization disorder)Medical causesare1. Bleeding2. Cardiac disease such as congestive heart failure or heart attack3. Drugs(such as an aspirin overdose)4. Infection such as pneumonia or sepsis5. Ketoacidosis andsimilar medical conditions6. Lung disease such as asthma COPD or pulmonaryembolism7. Pregnancy8. Severe pain9. Stimulant medicines usageSymptomsFastbreathing can be a medical emergency that needs to get treated unless the patient has hadthis before and the doctor has told the patient that the patient can treat it himself.Oftenpanic and hyperventilation become linked to a vicious cycle.Panic attack results in rapidbreathing and breathing quickly can make the patient feel panicked.There are many of theother symptoms1. Belching2. Bloating3. Chest pain4. Confusion5. Dizziness6. Drymouth7. Lightheadedness8. Muscle spasms in the hands and feet9. Numbness and tinglingin the arms or around the mouth10. Palpitations11. Shortness of breath12. Sleepdisturbances13. WeaknessWhen the patient is overbreathing the patient might not beaware the patient is breathing fast and deep. But the patient will likely be aware of theother symptoms such as1. Feeling lightheaded dizzy weak or not able to think straight2.Feeling as if the patient can't catch the breath3. Chest pain or fast and poundingheartbeat4. Belching or bloating5. Dry mouth6. Muscle spasms in the hands and feet7.Numbness and tingling in the arms or around the mouth8. ProblemssleepingDiagnosisBlood tests for the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the bloodChestCT scan is normalECG is performed to detect cardiac ischemiaTreatmentThe patientshould learn deep breathing and relaxation techniques to help cope with an anxiety orpanic attack.Regular exercise daily will helpTreatment for anxiety such ascognitivebehavioral therapy and medicine by a doctor can help the patient cope withanxietyMedical treatment includes benzodiazepines or selective serotonin reuptakeinhibitors or a betablocker.TABLE OF CONTENTIntroductionChapter 1 Hyperventilation

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