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Do you hyperventilate a lot? It could be potentially deadly. Here's what to do when it happens.

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  1. 1
    Notice when you're hyperventilating. There should be obvious signs. Learn to recognize your triggers so that in the future you can start using prevention techniques right away.
  2. 2
    Take a yoga class. Some of the yoga exercises can help teach you deep breathing exercises that can prevent hyperventilation, and can also slow down your breathing if you are already hyperventilating.
  3. 3
    Time your breathing. You should be taking about one breath every 6 seconds. This is good to do at least daily if you hyperventilate frequently.
  4. 4
    Breathe through your nose. You can't move as much air through your nose as you can through your mouth, so by keeping your mouth closed, you can control the amount of air you breathe in.
  5. 5
    Loosen clothing that restricts your breathing, to make it easier to take deep breaths.
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    Talk to friends, family, or a therapist to help you relieve anxiety.
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    You can also prevent hyperventilation by relaxing and staying calm. Talk to your friends or family to avoid anxiety.



  • It can also be caused due to emotional/mental reasons.(stress)
  • Hyper Ventilation can be caused by dehydration
  • Hyper-ventilation can be helped by holding your breath or breathing into a paper bag.
  • Know that you have the disorder. Get diagnosed so you know to get an EKG fast.
  • Often a diagnosis doesn't come until CPR is needed. Try to get one before, though this is hard.


  • Don't worry hyperventilation is not deadly, it's only because of stress and if you don't have any problem in your heart like in your history. Just be calm okay. You will be alright or if you want to go and visit a doctor try to, they'll just say relax it's not deadly.

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Categories: Breathing and Meditation | Respiratory Health

Recent edits by: Destroyer, ShrUtiable, BR

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