Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Hyperventilation Treatment

 Call 911 if the person has:

1. Reassure the Person

 

2. Help the Person Relax Breathing

Have the person sit down and try these strategies:

 

3. When to Get Medical Help

Go to a hospital emergency room if:

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on November 07, 2011