What is chronic hyperventilation syndrome?
Chronic hyperventilation syndrome (CHS) is a respiratory disorder. Symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, and tingling in the fingertips or around the mouth. Often, people with CHS feel they cannot get enough air.
How do members experience chronic hyperventilation syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic hyperventilation syndrome*
Common symptoms
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Common symptom
Fatigue
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Common symptom
Stress
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for chronic hyperventilation syndrome*
Who has chronic hyperventilation syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 29 |