Rapid Breathing
Breathing faster or more deeply than normal, which can cause dizziness and tingling and is often linked to anxiety.
What is Rapid Breathing?
Rapid Breathing is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Rapid Breathing that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Rapid Breathing
The following conditions have been associated with Rapid Breathing. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Croup
A viral infection of the upper airway in young children that causes a distinctive barking cough, hoarseness, and noisy b...
Panic Disorder
A condition marked by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks with intense fear and physical symptoms such as palpitations a...
Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung caused by air leaking into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing sudden chest pain and bre...
Sepsis
A life-threatening condition in which the body's response to infection damages its own tissues and organs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Rapid Breathing is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.