hyperventilation
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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
“If you’re doing the combination of hyperventilation and breath holds, you’re shifting these blood gas levels up and down to the point that those shifts alone can have effects,” he 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
Boy met girl, football fans met Swifties and each new development became a cause for hyperventilation.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 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
