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==Symptoms==
The respiratory alkalosis leads to changes in the way the [[nervous system]] fires and leads to the [[paresthesia]], dizziness, and perceptual changes that often accompany this condition. Patients with hyperventilation syndrome, might not be aware that they are breathing fast. However, they will be aware of having many of the other symptoms, including:
* Belching
* Bloating
* [[Chest pain]]
* [[Confusion]]
* [[Dizziness]]
* [[Dry mouth]]
* [[Lightheadedness]]
* [[Muscle spasms]] in hands and feet
* [[Numbness and tingling]] in the arms or around the mouth
* [[Palpitations]]
* [[Shortness of breath]]
* [[Sleep disturbances]]
* [[Weakness]]


==References==
==References==

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  • Short of breath onset and duration.
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The respiratory alkalosis leads to changes in the way the nervous system fires and leads to the paresthesia, dizziness, and perceptual changes that often accompany this condition. Patients with hyperventilation syndrome, might not be aware that they are breathing fast. However, they will be aware of having many of the other symptoms, including:

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