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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
History
- Short of breath onset and duration.
- Past medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol
- Medication history
- Pain - onset, duration and prgoression.
- Associated symptoms.
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