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Hyperventilation (hyper = a lot + ventilation = breathing) is a medical term. It is also known as "Rapid Breathing", "Deep Breathing" or "Overbreathing". The most common cause of spontaneous hyperventilation is anxiety or panic.

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Hypercapnia
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Hyperventilation is an increase in the depth of breathing. In contrast, tachypnea is rapid breathing.

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Hyperventilation is the medical term meaning abnormally deep and rapid breathing.

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Hyperventilation

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Hyperpnea or tachypnea

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