Hyperpnea

ICD-9	786.01

Hyperpnea is increased depth of breathing when required to meet demand, as during a 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.

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Shortness of breath or dyspnea - sensation of respiratory distress

Labored breathing - physical presentation of respiratory distress

Hyperventilation - increased breathing that causes CO2 loss

Hyperpnea - faster and/or deeper breathing

Tachypnea - increased breathing rate

Hyperaeration/Hyperinflation - increased lung volume

Tachypnea differs from hyperpnea in that tachypnea is rapid shallow breaths, while hyperpnea is deep breaths.^[1]

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[edit] See also

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

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