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"Given the high frequency of incorrect breathing patterns in the adult population, attention to the symptoms of hyperventilation [overbreathing] should be a routine part of every psychological evaluation. Diagnosis of hyperventilatory [overbreathing] conditions is crucial.”

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What is Hypocapnia?

And more importantly, what is BEHAVIORAL HYPOCAPNIA - simply, the result of learned overbreathing behavior.

Behavioral hypocapnia is the result of OVERBREATHING BEHAVIOR, “over” breathing because excessive CO2 is excreted, resulting in excessively high levels of pH .

When overbreathing (1) is a consequence of learned dysfunctional breathing mechanics (e.g., self-help protocols), OR (2) is reinforced directly with powerful reinforcements (e.g., dissociation), hypocapnia is behavioral, and hence the term behavioral hypocapnia.

Behavioral hypocapnia (respiratory alkalosis,) may have profound immediate and long-term effects that may trigger, exacerbate, perpetuate, and/or cause a wide variety of symptoms that may seriously impact health and performance.

Symptoms of Hypocapnia

Respiratory

Shortness of breath, breathlessness, asthma

Peripheral

Trembling, twitching, shivering, tingling

Cardiovascular

Palpitations, increased rate, angina symptoms

Emotional

Anxiety, anger, fear, panic, phobia, low mood

Autonomic

Anxiety, acute fatigue, burnout, headache

Sensory

Blurred vision, dry mouth, dry skin, numbness, tinnitus

Consciousness

Dizziness, loss of balance, fainting, confusion

Cognitive

Dishabituation, attention deficit, confusion

Skeletal Muscular

Tetany, hyperreflexia, spasm, weakness, fatigue

Smooth Muscular

Vasoconstriction, bronchiole constriction, hypoxia

Abdominal

Nausea, cramping, bloatedness, exacerbation of sensitivities, disorders

Movement

Coordination, reaction time, balance, perception

Learn more about all symptoms & deficits of Hypocapnia

The CapnoTrainer® Go

The CapnoTrainer® GO brings together physiology, psychology, and technology

Real breathing Science People everywhere use breathing techniques for meeting personal and professional objectives, but are rarely informed as to the fundamentals of breathing physiology and psychology. The consequence is misguided breathing practices, misinformed practitioners and a prevailing popular pseudoscience. It is a disturbing state of affairs.