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Hyperventilation syndrome and asthma.

S L Demeter, E M Cordasco

    The American Journal of Medicine
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Hyperventilation syndrome often co-occurs with asthma. Treating asthma with bronchodilators and explaining hyperventilation effectively resolved symptoms in most patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Respiratory Medicine

    Background:

    • Hyperventilation syndrome is a common condition.
    • Current treatments include reassurance and anxiolytic drugs.
    • Hyperventilation can trigger asthma symptoms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of asthma in patients with hyperventilation syndrome.
    • To assess the effectiveness of bronchodilator medication for these patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 47 patients diagnosed with hyperventilation syndrome.
    • Asthma diagnosis confirmed through testing.
    • Evaluation of response to bronchodilator treatment.

    Main Results:

    • Asthma was identified in 80% (38/47) of patients.

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  • Asthma was proven in 95% (36/38) of tested patients.
  • 90% (29/35) of patients experienced symptom resolution with combined explanation and bronchodilator treatment.

    • Conclusions:

    • A high frequency of asthma is present in patients with hyperventilation syndrome.
    • Bronchodilator treatment is effective for managing asthma in this population.
    • A combined approach of explanation and bronchodilators offers significant relief for hyperventilation syndrome.