THE hyperventilation syndrome, as seen in anxious, tense persons, is characterized by paresthesia of the extremities and circumoral area, sensations of lightheadedness and altered consciousness and ...
Hyperventilation occurs when you start to breathe very quickly, causing an imbalance between inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide (CO 2). This reduces the amount of CO 2 in the body. Low carbon ...
The body has a set of physiological responses to danger: the pupils dilate, respiration deepens, heart rate and blood pressure rise, muscles tense for action. The gastro-intestinal system reacts also.