Hyperventilation
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Have you recently had one or more episodes of hyperventilation symptoms?
See significance of one or more episodes of hyperventilation symptoms if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had mild hyperventilation symptoms for 1 week or longer that have not gotten better with home treatment?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had more frequent or more severe episodes of hyperventilation since symptoms were checked by a doctor?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC | Last Updated: November 21, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Malin K. Clark, MD, FRCPC - Psychiatry | |
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