Hyperpnea
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| ICD-9 | 786.01 |
Hyperpnea is when the increased breathing is required to meet demand, as during and following exercise or when the body lacks oxygen (hypoxia), for instance in high altitude or as a result of anaemia. Hyperpnea may also occur as a result of sepsis, and is usually a sign of the beginning of refractory sepsis.
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- Hyperventilation, deep or fast breathing
- Tachypnea
- Hypoventilation, too shallow or too slow breathing
- Control of respiration
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