Treating the underlying cause of the hyperventilation is normally the first step to counter the condition. Other treatment methods are descibed below- The patient should be encouraged to be calm and ...

A fascinating new proof-of-concept study is proposing a novel, cheap and surprisingly simple way to rapidly reduce blood alcohol levels. The research suggests a low-tech device aiding safe ...

New research shows that febrile seizures in children may be linked to respiratory alkalosis, indicated by elevated blood pH and low carbon dioxide levels caused by hyperventilation, and independent of ...

Brandon Heggie urges EMTs and medics that, when it comes to treating head injuries with hyperventilation, you must be mindful as to when to start to use it. I remember hearing on many accounts that ...

Objectives: The respiratory compensation point (RCP) marks the onset of hyperventilation (“respiratory compensation”) during incremental exercise. Its physiological meaning has not yet been definitely ...

Shortness of breath can be caused by problems in the heart, lungs, blood, muscles or even a panic attack. Determining the ...

Researchers have found that people with chronic fatigue syndrome tend to experience shortness of breath, which offers a target for treatment and may bring relief from symptoms. Chronic fatigue ...