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hyperventilation

[hahy-per-ven-tl-ey-shuhn] / ˌhaɪ pərˌvɛn tlˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
panting
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They also analyzed breathing rate and patterns to detect signs of hyperventilation and dysfunctional breathing.

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

“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

She laughs, her throaty cry intermingling in a weird duet with minor hyperventilation.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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