TACHYPNEA

Rapid, shallow breathing is often referred to as tachypnea, which occurs when you take more breaths than usual in a given minute. This is usually defined as more than 20 breaths per minute in an adult. In children, the number of breaths per minute can be a higher resting rate than seen in adults.

The average adult typically takes 12 to 20 breathsTrusted Source per minute. Rapid breathing can be the result of anything from anxiety or asthma, to a lung infection or heart failure.

CAUSES

• Physical causes of tachypnea
• Choking
• Anxiety attacks
• Strenuous physical activity
• Pathological causes of tachypnea
• Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
• Allergic reactions
• Other conditions that may result in tachypnea
• Infections: Infections that affect the lungs, such as pneumoniaor bronchitis, can cause difficulty breathing.
• Respiratory issues
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).
• Pleural effusion. 
• Pulmonary embolism. 
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• Carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Sepsis
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

SYMPTOMS OF TACHYPNEA

Rapid, shallow breathing is tachypnea’s main characteristic. Other symptoms might accompany it, including:

• breathlessness
• visible blueness in the tips of your fingers and lips if you have low oxygen levels in your blood
• increased pulling in and out of the chest while breathing, as breathing takes more effort.

HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR TACHYPNEA

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms

Few homoeopathic medicine can be thought of in the treatment of tachypnea are:

Apocynum, arsenic alb., ferrum phos., spongia, antim tart., senega, carbo veg., etc.