Rapid Shallow Breathing
Alternate Names : Breathing - Rapid and Shallow, Fast Shallow Breathing, Respiratory Rate - Rapid and Shallow, Tachypnea
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
Whether you are being examined at a hospital emergency room or at your doctor's office, the physician will do a thorough exam of your heart, lungs, abdomen, and head and neck. Tests that may be ordered include:
Treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the rapid breathing. Treatment may include oxygen if your oxygen level is too low and nebulized respiratory treatments if you are having an asthma attack.
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