Respiratory distress
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| Lungs and breathing activity Commonly confused terminology |
| 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 |
Respiratory distress may refer to either/both:
- Labored breathing - the physical presentation of respiratory distress[1]
- Shortness of breath or dyspnea - a sensation of respiratory distress
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[edit] References
- ^ Respiratory Distress Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. Colorado State University. Revised April 14, 1998
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