Associations to the word «Hyperventilation»

Wiktionary

HYPERVENTILATION, noun. (medicine) the state of breathing faster or deeper than necessary

Dictionary definition

HYPERVENTILATION, noun. An increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope