Hyperventilation

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• Synonyms

  • Overbreathing

• Causes

  • Anxiety
  • Panic attack
  • Hypoxic respiratory failure
  • Metabolic acidosis
  • Amphetamine
  • Salicylate poisoning

• Effects

  • Hypocapnia
  • Lightheadedness
  • Dizziness
  • Respiratory alkalosis