Talk:Shallow breathing

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Notability

This article seems to be a jumble of vaguely related concepts. Is 'shallow breathing' meant to be distinct from normal tidal breathing? Is it a widely recognised concept?

This line sounds like complete nonsense:

"The test to determine shallow breathing is simple and can be carried out at the bedside by a knowledgeable, licensed respiratory therapist" — Preceding unsigned comment added by 130.56.75.75 (talk) 07:31, 8 May 2015 (UTC)[reply]

LOL

why the fub is there a picture of a corset with some floppy tits hanging out of it, and how do i remove it? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 164.92.175.76 (talk) 16:05, 22 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Merge

Should this page perhaps be merged with hypopnea? --Cpt ricard (talk) 06:52, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Accuracy of Article

I think this article has some flaws and needs to be carefully re-checked. My understanding is that the intercostal muscles aid in inhalation/expiration and the accessory muscles are often relied on in cases of respiratory disease (such as in COPD etc.) when the diaphragmatic muscle is not functioning adequately. The idea that diaphragmatic breathing is 'separate' from shallow breathing is a common fallacy; the diaphragm is always involved in breathing, regardless of which other muscles are used and to what extent. However, people who are breathing too rapidly (i.e. 'shallowly') - as from hyperventilation -might tend to simply be overbreathing, as opposed to not using their diaphragm properly. Ronsword (talk) 04:53, 10 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed edit for the first paragraph is as follows:

Shallow breathing is the drawing of minimal breath (low tidal volume) into the lungs. Shallow breathing can occur simultaneously with rapid breathing, as in cases of hyperventilation. Some people breathe shallowly and may be unaware they are doing so. In some cases, shallow breathing may be a symptom of anxiety states.

If no one objects to the revision, I'll go ahead and do it.Ronsword (talk) 05:41, 14 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]