Live Science: To Stave Off Panic, Don't Take a Deep Breath
The treatment is called capnometry-assisted respiratory training, or CART.
"It's not because they have a lack of oxygen, it's because they're exhaling too much air," Meuret said, adding, "'Take a deep breath' is not a helpful instruction."
The treatment works by normalizing the baseline levels of carbon dioxide in the blood, Meuret said, making people less prone to hyperventilation and giving them the tools they need to reverse an attack. (Individuals only need to use the capnometer in the training phase of the treatment.)
2 comments:
I get them , awful feeling. Hope this works I'll get one if they do.
Definitely read the article.
I get them too.
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