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Hyperventilation

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Hyperventilation refers to an increased pulmonary ventilation rate that is faster than necessary for the exchange of gases. Hyperventilation can result from increased frequency of breathing, an increased tidal volume, or both, and leads to an excess intake of oxygen and the blowing off of carbon dioxide. [ HPO:probinson ]

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  • SNOMEDCT_US:68978004
  • UMLS:C0020578
  • MSH:D006985
definition

Hyperventilation refers to an increased pulmonary ventilation rate that is faster than necessary for the exchange of gases. Hyperventilation can result from increased frequency of breathing, an increased tidal volume, or both, and leads to an excess intake of oxygen and the blowing off of carbon dioxide.

has exact synonym

Rapid breathing

id

HP:0002883

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