Definition:
Tachypnea otherwise known as tachypnoea is a medical condition that is characterized by rapid breathing and is usually necessary for the body's need for gas exchange.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis is made through standard chest radiology and ultrasound.
Treatment:
Treatment includes supplementing oxygen supply by nasal cannula or face masks. Intubation and mechanical ventilation may also be used to treat the medical condition.
Symptoms and Signs:
Symptoms include the occurrence of rapid breathing. A person experiencing this type of medical condition often has a respiratory rate of more than 60 respirations per minute and may be accompanied by retractions of the chest and cyanosis.
Causes:
Tachypnea is said to be caused by the too much exercise and physical activities, lung diseases, heart diseases, anemia and anxiety.
