10 Symptoms of Pneumothorax
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Quick Breathing
When the lungs are operating at their full effectiveness, we can usually breathe at a fairly slow and steady pace. This is because the lungs are able to take in quite a lot of air from which we can get the oxygen that we need. When the lungs cannot take in as much air as usual, however, they must work harder to compensate.
One way to compensate for a loss in volume is to breathe faster. We will often do this anyway when we are out of breath to try and increase the flow of oxygen around the body. If it happens when you are resting, however, and without explanation, it is something you should probably take seriously.
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