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[Hyperventilation syndrome in children]

T Baranes1, B Rossignol, C Stheneur

  • 1Service de pédiatrie, hôpital Ambroise-Paré, Assistance-publique-Hôpitaux-de-Paris, 92104 Boulogne cedex, France.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|October 18, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Diagnosing hyperventilation syndrome in children is challenging as symptoms mimic other conditions. Early diagnosis prevents misdiagnosis, unnecessary treatments, and long-term fixation of symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric respiratory and psychological disorders.

Context:

  • Hyperventilation syndrome is common in adults but underreported in children.
  • Symptoms often mimic organic diseases like asthma, complicating diagnosis.

Purpose:

  • To review the existing literature on hyperventilation syndrome in children.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and the importance of early identification.

Summary:

  • Hyperventilation syndrome presents diagnostic difficulties in children due to symptom overlap with organic conditions.
  • Co-occurrence with diseases such as asthma is common.
  • Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent symptom fixation and unnecessary medical interventions.

Impact:

  • Facilitates earlier and more accurate diagnosis of hyperventilation syndrome in pediatric populations.
  • Reduces the risk of stigmatization and unnecessary medical examinations or therapies for affected children.
  • Informs clinical practice and future research on pediatric hyperventilation syndrome.

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