Hyperventilation: Check Your Symptoms

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Check Your Symptoms

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

If you have any of the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first.

• Chest pain: Go to the topic Chest Pain.
• Irregular or rapid heartbeat: Go to the topic Change in Heartbeat.
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing: Go to the topic Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older.
• A recent head injury: Go to the topic Head Injury, Age 4 and Older.

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Are you unable to control your symptoms of hyperventilation?

Yes

Have you been diagnosed with hyperventilation and your symptoms frequently interfere with your daily activities?

Yes

Have you recently had one or more episodes of hyperventilation symptoms?

Other Symptoms to Watch For

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

• Dizziness: Go to the topic Dizziness: Lightheadedness and Vertigo.
• Feelings of anxiety: Go to the topic Anxiety.

If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.

Last updated:	September 12, 2008
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer