10 Symptoms of Hypothermia
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #2: Shallow Breathing
We don’t usually notice that we are breathing, despite it being so essential to our survival. At rest, it is easily managed by the cardiovascular system, meaning we don’t even notice it is happening. If our breathing slows down too much, though, then it is a sign that something is potentially very wrong with us.
One typical symptom of hypothermia is that the patient will begin to breathe very slowly and shallowly. This can mean that the patient is not getting enough oxygen and this can potentially be very serious. If somebody is having difficulty breathing without having been exercising, it should be considered a medical emergency.
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