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rapid shallow breathing - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

A normal breathing rate for an adult at rest is 8 to 16 breaths per minute. For an infant, a normal rate is up to 44 breaths per minute. Tachypnea is the medical term that your doctor would use to describe your breathing if it is too fast, particularly if you have rapid, shallow breathing due to an associated lung disease or other medical cause. In contrast, the term hyperventilation is usually used if you are taking rapid, deep breaths because of anxiety or panic. The terms may be used interchangeably, however. ...
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rapid shallow breathing - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
rapid shallow breathing, Diaphragm
Diaphragm
rapid shallow breathing, Diaphragm and lungs
Diaphragm and lungs
rapid shallow breathing, Respiratory system
Respiratory system

Causes of rapid shallow breathing (Source: MedLinePlus)
Shallow, rapid breathing has many potential medical causes. A partial list includes: Asthma ; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); Chest pain; Pneumonia or other lung infection; Pulmonary embolism ; Transient tachypnea of the newborn. ...
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rapid shallow breathing - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Rapid, shallow breathing should not be treated at home and is generally considered a medical emergency. If you have asthma or COPD, then use your inhaler medications as prescribed by your doctor. You may still need to be checked by a health care provider right away. Your doctor will explain when it is important to go to the emergency room. ...
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Further Reading on rapid shallow breathing
  • Respiratory Problems,Age 11 and Younger - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Most babies and older children have several mild infections of the respiratory system each year...lower respiratory system infections include: Shallow coughing, which continues throughout the..
  • Drug Overdose ( WebMD )
    Overdoses of drugs or chemicals can be either accidental or intentional . Drug overdoses occur when a ...lung damage. Shortness of breath may occur. Breathing may get rapid , slow, deep, or shallow .
  • Narcotic Abuse ( WebMD )
    Abuse of narcotics , the most potent pain - relieving drugs , occurs when people use narcotics to seek ...feeling no pain) Sedation Euphoria Respiratory depression ( shallow breathing ) Small pupils,
  • Epiglottitis ( WebMD )
    Epiglottitis is a medical emergency that may result in death if not treated quickly . The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that sits ...increase the resistance of an airway, making breathing much more...
  • Chemical Pneumonia ( WebMD )
    Chemical pneumonia is an unusual type of lung irritation caused by poisons or toxins...pain Chest pain Shortness of breath Painful breathing or pleuritis (an inflammation of the outside...or...



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