title: [The hyperventilation syndrome].
abstract: The hyperventilation syndrome is a disease affecting children as well as adults. It predominates in female and may be debilitating. It is frequently associated with anxiety. The diagnosis, that is unfortunately often belated, is a diagnosis of exclusion and relies on the anamnesis, various non specific signs, on the Nijmegens score and on a hyperventilation provocation test. A specialized treatment allows, in most cases, a good control of ventilation and the disappearance of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Centre de traitement des affections respiratoires, 74, rue de la Colonie, 75015 Paris, France.
authors.forename: Alain
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sauty
authors.forename: Michel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Prosper
mesh_terms: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D005080:Exercise Test / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D016857:Hypocapnia / Q000209:etiology; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000150:complications; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications; D013577:Syndrome; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents