Hyperpnea

Hyperpnea is when 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. Tachypnea differs from hyperpnea in that tachypnea is rapid shallow breaths, while hyperpnea is rapid deep breaths.

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See also

• Hyperventilation, deep or fast breathing
• Tachypnea
• Hypoventilation, too shallow or too slow breathing
• Control of respiration