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<div class="HwContainer HwElement" id="HwContainer"><a class="HwMainSkipNavigation" href="#HwContentTitle"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Skip Navigation</span></a><div class="HwBlock" id="HwMain" role="main"><div class="HwRow"><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnSidebar1"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomSidebar"> </div></div><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnContent"><div id="HwContentTop"> </div><div class="HwTypeSymptom HwContentWrapper HwElement" role="article" id="HwContentWrapper"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomContentTop"> </div><div class="HwContentHeader"><p><a name="top" id="Hwtop"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Top of the page</span></a>Check Your Symptoms</p></div><div class="HwContentTitle"><h1 id="HwContentTitle" tabindex="-1">Hyperventilation</h1></div><div class="HwContentTopNavigation"> </div><div class="HwContent"><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-tp2736"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="b4cb0a40" fingerprint-exact="e7c3d1bb">Overview</h2> <p fingerprint="d2c24962" fingerprint-exact="08b9bd7c"> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sth149997" data-hw-section="sth149997-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sth149997" data-hwid="sth149997" hw:section-href="sth149997-sec" href="?id=sth149997#sth149997-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Hyperventilation</span></a> is breathing that is deeper and more rapid than normal. It causes a decrease in the amount of a gas in the blood. (This gas is called carbon dioxide, or CO2.) The decrease may make you feel lightheaded. You may have a rapid heartbeat and be short of breath. It also can lead to numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sta123298" data-hw-section="sta123298-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sta123298" data-hwid="sta123298" hw:section-href="sta123298-sec" href="?id=sta123298#sta123298-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">anxiety</span></a>, fainting, and sore chest muscles.</p> <p fingerprint="0685ac6c" fingerprint-exact="004c17f2">Some causes of sudden hyperventilation include anxiety, fever, some medicines, intense exercise, and emotional <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts15463" data-hw-section="sts15463-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts15463" data-hwid="sts15463" hw:section-href="sts15463-sec" href="?id=sts15463#sts15463-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">stress</span></a>. It also can occur because of problems caused by asthma or emphysema or after a head injury. But it occurs most often in people who are nervous or tense, breathe shallowly, and have other medical problems, such as lung diseases or <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="ty6995" data-hw-section="ty6995-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="ty6995" data-hwid="ty6995" hw:section-href="ty6995-sec" href="?id=ty6995#ty6995-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">panic disorder</span></a>. It occurs more often in women than men. Most people who have it are 15 to 55 years old. It may occur when people travel to elevations over <span class="Measurement">6000 ft (2000 m)</span>. Symptoms can be like ones from another more serious medical problem, such as a lung problem. </p> <p fingerprint="9b49bbe0" fingerprint-exact="ab76c7de">Acute (sudden) hyperventilation is usually triggered by acute stress, anxiety, or emotional upset. Chronic (recurring) hyperventilation may be a lasting problem for people with other diseases, such as asthma, emphysema, or lung cancer.</p> <p fingerprint="a7f94ab7" fingerprint-exact="e926a0c0">Many women have problems with hyperventilation when they are pregnant. But it usually goes away on its own after the baby is born.</p> <p fingerprint="e27b4908" fingerprint-exact="0c45eeea">In many cases, hyperventilation can be controlled by learning proper breathing techniques.</p> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="2085366d" fingerprint-exact="253a4065">Symptoms of hyperventilation</h3> <p fingerprint="c6624194" fingerprint-exact="2e99fd96">Symptoms usually last 20 to 30 minutes. They may include:</p> <ul fingerprint="6624fe1e" fingerprint-exact="db975ef7"> <li>Feeling anxious, nervous, or tense.</li> <li>Frequent sighing or yawning.</li> <li>Feeling that you can't get enough air (air hunger) or need to sit up to breathe.</li> <li>A pounding and racing heartbeat.</li> <li>Problems with balance, <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stl158151" data-hw-section="stl158151-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stl158151" data-hwid="stl158151" hw:section-href="stl158151-sec" href="?id=stl158151#stl158151-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">lightheadedness</span></a>, or <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stv5384" data-hw-section="stv5384-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stv5384" data-hwid="stv5384" hw:section-href="stv5384-sec" href="?id=stv5384#stv5384-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">vertigo</span></a>.</li> <li>Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or around the mouth.</li> <li>Chest tightness, fullness, pressure, tenderness, or pain.</li> </ul> <p fingerprint="347b4c9d" fingerprint-exact="b2e7ea4d">Other symptoms may occur less often. You may not realize that they are directly related to hyperventilation. These symptoms can include:</p> <ul fingerprint="cb041011" fingerprint-exact="72eb7522"> <li>Headache.</li> <li>Gas, bloating, or burping.</li> <li>Twitching.</li> <li>Sweating.</li> <li>Vision changes, such as blurred vision or tunnel vision.</li> <li>Problems with concentration or memory.</li> <li> <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="not24435" data-hw-section="not24435-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="not24435" data-hwid="not24435" hw:section-href="not24435-sec" href="?id=not24435#not24435-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Loss of consciousness</span></a> (fainting).</li> </ul> <p fingerprint="d8e94964" fingerprint-exact="53be90f9">Hyperventilation isn't a disease. But you may need to be checked by your doctor if you keep having symptoms. If you have recurring symptoms, you might be diagnosed with a condition called hyperventilation syndrome (HVS).</p> <p fingerprint="967fd49b" fingerprint-exact="f91c6d10">Treatment for hyperventilation depends on the cause. Home treatment is usually all that's needed for mild symptoms. Medical treatment may be needed for hyperventilation symptoms that are moderate to severe, that last for a long time, that come back, or that interfere with your daily activities. Treatment usually includes reassurance, stress reduction measures, breathing lessons, or medicine.</p> </div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionCYS" id="sec-tp2770"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1bc87b1b" fingerprint-exact="d719d6f6">Check Your Symptoms</h2><div><div class="HwAsset" hw:assetid="hypvn"> <div id="HwSxBody" data-hw-version="1.0.0.0"><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion HwSxTopicConfirmationQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion990" data-hw-entity-key="990" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have problems with hyperventilation?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Hyperventilation is breathing that is faster than normal.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2116" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2116" data-hw-parent-entity-key="990">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hyperventilation</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2117" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2117" data-hw-parent-entity-key="990">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hyperventilation</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxAge" id="HwSxQuestion31" data-hw-entity-key="31" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How old are you?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer72" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer" data-hw-age-range="143"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="72" data-hw-parent-entity-key="31">Less than 12 years</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Less than 12 years</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer73" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="73" data-hw-parent-entity-key="31">12 years or older</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">12 years or older</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxNonTopic" id="HwSxQuestion30" data-hw-entity-key="30" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you male or female?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer71" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="71" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Male</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Male</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer70" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="70" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Female</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Female</div></div></div><div id="SxWhyAskDiv"><button id="SxWhyAskAccordianBtn" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" type="button" aria-live="assertive"><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion">Why do we ask this question?</div><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion SxWhyAskAccordionArrow_Down" id="SxWhyAskAccordionArrow"> </div></button><div id="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" role="tabpanel"><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskHeaderDiv" tabindex="-1"><h4>The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have.</h4></div><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskParaDiv" tabindex="-1"><ul><li>If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you <b>now</b> have in the area where you are having symptoms.</li><li>If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with.</li><li>If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1100" data-hw-entity-key="1100" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you noticed irregular heartbeats or heart rate changes even when you are not hyperventilating?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2341" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2341" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1100">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Arrhythmia or heart rate changes when not hyperventilating</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2342" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2342" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1100">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Arrhythmia or heart rate changes when not hyperventilating</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion991" data-hw-entity-key="991" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think there could be a breathing problem other than hyperventilation?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2122" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2122" data-hw-parent-entity-key="991">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Respiratory problem other than hyperventilation</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2119" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2119" data-hw-parent-entity-key="991">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Respiratory problem other than hyperventilation</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion992" data-hw-entity-key="992" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think you have a breathing problem other than hyperventilation?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2120" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2120" data-hw-parent-entity-key="992">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Respiratory problem other than hyperventilation</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2121" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2121" data-hw-parent-entity-key="992">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Respiratory problem other than hyperventilation</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion826" data-hw-entity-key="826" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did you pass out completely (lose consciousness)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1777" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1777" data-hw-parent-entity-key="826">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Lost consciousness</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1778" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1778" data-hw-parent-entity-key="826">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Lost consciousness</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion827" data-hw-entity-key="827" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">If you are answering for someone else: Is the person unconscious now?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">(If you are answering this question for yourself, say no.)</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1779" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1779" data-hw-parent-entity-key="827">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Unconscious now</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1780" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1780" data-hw-parent-entity-key="827">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Unconscious now</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion828" data-hw-entity-key="828" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you back to your normal level of alertness?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">After passing out, it's normal to feel a little confused, weak, or lightheaded when you first wake up or come to. But unless something else is wrong, these symptoms should pass pretty quickly and you should soon feel about as awake and alert as you normally do.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1781" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1781" data-hw-parent-entity-key="828">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Has returned to normal after loss of consciousness</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1782" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1782" data-hw-parent-entity-key="828">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Has returned to normal after loss of consciousness</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion829" data-hw-entity-key="829" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did the loss of consciousness occur during the past 24 hours?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1783" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1783" data-hw-parent-entity-key="829">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Loss of consciousness in past 24 hours</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1784" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1784" data-hw-parent-entity-key="829">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Loss of consciousness in past 24 hours</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion22" data-hw-entity-key="22" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Could you be having <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6936">symptoms of a heart attack</a>?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">If you're having a heart attack, there are several <a class="additional HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" href="?id=tp10966#" hw:document-href="tp10966" data-hw-document-href="tp10966" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" rel="MultiMedia">areas where you may feel pain or other symptoms</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer52" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="52" data-hw-parent-entity-key="22">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of heart attack</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer53" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="53" data-hw-parent-entity-key="22">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of heart attack</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion12" data-hw-entity-key="12" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you having <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#abj7485">trouble breathing</a> (more than a stuffy nose)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer25" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="25" data-hw-parent-entity-key="12">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty breathing more than a stuffy nose</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer26" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="26" data-hw-parent-entity-key="12">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty breathing more than a stuffy nose</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion16" data-hw-entity-key="16" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Would you describe the problem as <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6939">severe, moderate, or mild</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer39" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="39" data-hw-parent-entity-key="16">Severe</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe difficulty breathing</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer38" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="38" data-hw-parent-entity-key="16">Moderate</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate difficulty breathing</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer37" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="37" data-hw-parent-entity-key="16">Mild</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild difficulty breathing</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion993" data-hw-entity-key="993" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Can you control your breathing?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Some people can control their hyperventilation by breathing into a paper bag or using different breathing techniques.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2123" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2123" data-hw-parent-entity-key="993">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Able to control hyperventilation</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2124" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2124" data-hw-parent-entity-key="993">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Not able to control hyperventilation</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion487" data-hw-entity-key="487" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you feel lightheaded or dizzy, like you are going to faint?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">It's normal for some people to feel a little lightheaded when they first stand up. But anything more than that may be serious.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1060" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1060" data-hw-parent-entity-key="487">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Feels faint</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1061" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1061" data-hw-parent-entity-key="487">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Feels faint</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion994" data-hw-entity-key="994" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you still hyperventilating after 30 minutes of home treatment? </div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2125" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2125" data-hw-parent-entity-key="994">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Has tried more than 30 minutes of home treatment without improvement</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2126" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2126" data-hw-parent-entity-key="994">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Has tried more than 30 minutes of home treatment without improvement</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion995" data-hw-entity-key="995" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you hyperventilate often?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2127" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2127" data-hw-parent-entity-key="995">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hyperventilates often</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2128" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2128" data-hw-parent-entity-key="995">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hyperventilates often</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion996" data-hw-entity-key="996" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does the problem interfere with your daily activities?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2129" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2129" data-hw-parent-entity-key="996">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hyperventilation interferes with daily activities</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2130" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2130" data-hw-parent-entity-key="996">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hyperventilation interferes with daily activities</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion997" data-hw-entity-key="997" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you having more frequent or severe problems with hyperventilation?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2131" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2131" data-hw-parent-entity-key="997">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms are becoming more frequent or severe</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2132" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2132" data-hw-parent-entity-key="997">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms are becoming more frequent or severe</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion998" data-hw-entity-key="998" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had problems with hyperventilation for more than a week?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2133" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2133" data-hw-parent-entity-key="998">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hyperventilation problems for more than a week</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2134" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2134" data-hw-parent-entity-key="998">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hyperventilation problems for more than a week</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdhealthrisks"><p>Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:</p><ul><li><b>Your age</b>. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.</li><li><b>Your overall health</b>. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.</li><li><b>Medicines you take</b>. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.</li><li><b>Recent health events</b>, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.</li><li><b>Your health habits and lifestyle</b>, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_green" id="HwSxIdgreen"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Try Home Treatment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.</li><li>Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hypvn" data-hw-section="tp2790" hw:section-href="tp2790" hw:document-href="hypvn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hypvn#tp2790">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hypvn" data-hw-section="hypvn-RelInfo" hw:section-href="hypvn-RelInfo" hw:document-href="hypvn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hypvn#hypvn-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdabj7485"><p><b>Symptoms of difficulty breathing</b> can range from mild to severe. For example:</p><ul><li>You may feel a little out of breath but still be able to talk (mild difficulty breathing), or you may be so out of breath that you cannot talk at all (severe difficulty breathing).</li><li>It may be getting hard to breathe with activity (mild difficulty breathing), or you may have to work very hard to breathe even when you’re at rest (severe difficulty breathing).</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6939"><p><b>Severe trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>You cannot talk at all.</li><li>You have to work very hard to breathe.</li><li>You feel like you can't get enough air.</li><li>You do not feel alert or cannot think clearly.</li></ul><p><b>Moderate trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>It's hard to talk in full sentences.</li><li>It's hard to breathe with activity.</li></ul><p><b>Mild trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>You feel a little out of breath but can still talk.</li><li>It's becoming hard to breathe with activity.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6936"><p><b>Symptoms of a heart attack</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest.</li><li>Sweating.</li><li>Shortness of breath.</li><li>Nausea or vomiting.</li><li>Pain, pressure, or a strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms.</li><li>Lightheadedness or sudden weakness.</li><li>A fast or irregular heartbeat.</li></ul><p>For men and women, the most common symptom is chest pain or pressure. But women are somewhat more likely than men to have other symptoms, like shortness of breath, nausea, and back or jaw pain. </p></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_black" id="HwSxIdblack"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Make an Appointment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks.</li><li>If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.</li><li>If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hypvn" data-hw-section="tp2790" hw:section-href="tp2790" hw:document-href="hypvn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hypvn#tp2790">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hypvn" data-hw-section="hypvn-RelInfo" hw:section-href="hypvn-RelInfo" hw:document-href="hypvn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hypvn#hypvn-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_emergency" id="HwSxIdemergency"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, you need emergency care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><p><b>Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> or other emergency services now</b>.</p><p>Sometimes people don't want to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>. They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them. Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> for medical transport to the hospital.</p></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_yellow" id="HwSxIdyellow"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Today</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care soon</b>. The problem probably will not get better without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today.</li><li>If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning.</li><li>If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hypvn" data-hw-section="tp2790" hw:section-href="tp2790" hw:document-href="hypvn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hypvn#tp2790">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hypvn" data-hw-section="hypvn-RelInfo" hw:section-href="hypvn-RelInfo" hw:document-href="hypvn" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hypvn#hypvn-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_red" id="HwSxIdred"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care right away</b>. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.</li><li>You do not need to call an ambulance unless: <ul><li>You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.</li><li>You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_emergency" id="HwSxIdemergency_aspirin"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, you need emergency care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><p><b>Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> or other emergency services now</b>.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionAdditionalSteps"><p>After you call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>, the operator may tell you to <b>chew 1 adult-strength (325 mg) or 2 to 4 low-dose (81 mg) aspirin</b>. Wait for an ambulance. Do not try to drive yourself.</p><p>Sometimes people don't want to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>. They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them. Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> for medical transport to the hospital.</p></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlersp11" data-hw-section="hw81707">Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlersp10" data-hw-section="hw81370">Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitleaa53422" data-hw-section="aa53453">Change in Heartbeat</div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-tp2790"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1d4dc8a4" fingerprint-exact="5c91135b">Self-Care</h2> <p fingerprint="6b39a373" fingerprint-exact="e416f6dd">Home treatment may help you control your breathing and stop <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sth149997" data-hw-section="sth149997-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sth149997" data-hwid="sth149997" hw:section-href="sth149997-sec" href="?id=sth149997#sth149997-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">hyperventilation</span></a>. </p> <p fingerprint="54729226" fingerprint-exact="9a27158c">Always try steps to control your breathing or belly-breathe first. If these techniques don't work and you don't have other health problems, you might try breathing in and out of a paper bag that covers your nose and mouth. </p> <p fingerprint="7d1a12c8" fingerprint-exact="dfaac59d">First, sit down and concentrate on your breathing.</p> <ul fingerprint="866c3c8c" fingerprint-exact="9f6b484c"> <li>Control your breathing. <p>Breathe through pursed lips, as if you're whistling. </p><p>Or pinch one nostril, and breathe through your nose. It's harder to hyperventilate when you breathe through your nose or pursed lips, because you can't move as much air.</p></li> <li> Slow your breathing to 1 breath every 5 seconds. <p>Or breathe slowly enough that symptoms gradually go away.</p></li> <li>Try belly-breathing. <ul><li>Place one hand on your belly just below the ribs. Place the other hand on your chest. You can do this while standing, but it may be more comfortable while you are lying on the floor with your knees bent.</li><li>Take a deep breath through your nose. As you inhale, let your belly push your hand out. Keep your chest still.</li><li>As you exhale through pursed lips, feel your hand go down. Use the hand on your belly to help you push all the air out. Take your time exhaling.</li><li>Repeat these steps 3 to 10 times. Take your time with each breath.</li></ul></li> <li>Breathe into a paper bag. <ul><li><a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="zm6162" data-hw-section="zm6162-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="zm6162" data-hwid="zm6162" hw:section-href="zm6162-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=zm6162#zm6162-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Use a paper bag</span></a> to control your breathing. Take 6 to 12 easy, natural breaths, with a small paper bag held over your mouth and nose. Then remove the bag from your nose and mouth and take easy, natural breaths.</li><li>Next, try belly-breathing (diaphragmatic breathing).</li><li>Switch between these techniques until your hyperventilation stops.</li></ul><p>But <b>don't use a paper bag</b> if:</p><ul><li>You have any heart or lung problems, such as coronary artery disease, <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sta123346" data-hw-section="sta123346-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sta123346" data-hwid="sta123346" hw:section-href="sta123346-sec" href="?id=sta123346#sta123346-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">asthma</span></a>, <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stc123675" data-hw-section="stc123675-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stc123675" data-hwid="stc123675" hw:section-href="stc123675-sec" href="?id=stc123675#stc123675-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">chronic obstructive pulmonary disease</span></a> (COPD, emphysema), or a history of <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="tx1431" data-hw-section="tx1431-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="tx1431" data-hwid="tx1431" hw:section-href="tx1431-sec" href="?id=tx1431#tx1431-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">deep vein thrombosis</span></a>, <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts15140" data-hw-section="sts15140-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts15140" data-hwid="sts15140" hw:section-href="sts15140-sec" href="?id=sts15140#sts15140-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">stroke</span></a>, or <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stp2035" data-hw-section="stp2035-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stp2035" data-hwid="stp2035" hw:section-href="stp2035-sec" href="?id=stp2035#stp2035-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">pulmonary embolism</span></a>.</li><li>Rapid breathing occurs at a high altitude [above <span class="Measurement">6000 ft (2000 m)</span>]. Breathing faster than normal is a natural response to an increased altitude. </li></ul><p>If you use the bag method, follow these <b>precautions</b>.</p><ul><li>Don't use a plastic bag.</li><li>Don't breathe continuously into a paper bag. Take 6 to 12 natural breaths, with a paper bag held over your mouth and nose. Then remove the bag from your nose and mouth.</li><li>Don't hold the bag for a person who is hyperventilating. Allow the person to hold the bag over his or her own mouth and nose.</li></ul></li> </ul> <p fingerprint="5bcef3df" fingerprint-exact="26f3c427">If you have episodes of hyperventilation that last a long time or occur often, talk to your doctor about your symptoms.</p> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c5b2b5b7" fingerprint-exact="1ca93d88">When to call for help during self-care</h3> <p fingerprint="0c6430b7" fingerprint-exact="37647145">Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home:</p> <ul fingerprint="5c654801" fingerprint-exact="40725733"> <li>Symptoms don't improve with home treatment.</li> <li>Symptoms occur more often or are more severe.</li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c9d246df" fingerprint-exact="236ac716">Learn more</h3> <div class="HwOptionalAll"> <div class="hwSecLinks"> <ul fingerprint="fc10cc05" fingerprint-exact="9259ba41"> <li class="HwOptionalAny"> <a data-hw-type="Focus" data-hw-document-href="aa141579" 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