About The Medical Condition Hyperventilation

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Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Hyperventilation Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Hyperventilation?

A pulmonary ventilation rate faster than is metabolically necessary for the exchange of gases. It is the result of an increased frequency of breathing, an increased tidal volume, or a combination of both. It causes an excess intake of oxygen and the blowing off of carbon dioxide.

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