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hyperventilation

[hahy-per-ven-tl-ey-shuhn] / ˌhaɪ pərˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
panting
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"While we know the symptoms generated by hyperventilation, we remain unsure what symptoms may be worse with dysfunctional breathing," said Dr. Donna Mancini of the Icahn School of Medicine, first author of the study.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

In some cases, they have attributed reported health-effects from fume exposure to factors including hyperventilation, jet lag, psychological stress, mass hysteria and malingering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 14, 2025

However, hyperventilation in the breathwork setting is a bit different from what might occur if one is having a panic attack, Havenith said.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

It can take up to 24 hours for victims to start showing signs of illness which include: nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain which can escalate into hyperventilation and breathing problems.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

I was barely conscious of the sound of my heart accelerating, though, as my breathing became hyperventilation, I was aware of the sharp aching in my protesting ribs.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer