Physiological causes of a condition refer to the normal response of the body to correct another condition. In this case, the condition, such as tachypnea, is not an abnormal bodily response but is a normal response to another type of abnormal condition or imbalance in the body. In these examples, tachypnea is not abnormal, but rather a way in which the body compensates for another abnormality in the body to maintain balance homeostasis.
In contrast to physiological causes, a pathological cause is one that does not occur in an effort to restore the balance in the body, and actually, does the opposite. For example, hyperventilation can cause rapid shallow breathing that is not occurring as an effort to restore balance in the body but instead may be a reaction to anxiety or fear.
A wide range of medical conditions can result in tachypnea. In people who are hospitalized, tachypnea can be a sign that pneumonia is developing, and often occurs before other obvious signs of pneumonia are present. Lung cancer may cause tachypnea in a number of different ways. Damage to the lungs can disrupt the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Scarring to the chest, such as with lung cancer surgery, may result in a decreased ability to take a breath and draw in oxygen.
Chemotherapy -induced anemia can further worsen tachypnea as there are fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, and hence breathing becomes more rapid in an attempt to correct this.
The diagnosis of tachypnea will vary depending on a person's age, other medical problems, current medications, and other symptoms, but may include:. The treatment of tachypnea depends primarily on determining and correcting the underlying cause. Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Park SB, Khattar D. Updated May 1, National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus. Rapid shallow breathing.
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