Hyperventilation syndrome primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Primary Prevention

Over the long term, there are several important steps to help patients stop overbreathing:

• If anxiety or panic are triggers, seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist may help.
• Breathing exercises
• Practice of relaxation techniques regularly, such as progressive muscle relaxation or meditation
• Regular exercise

If these methods alone are not enough in preventing overbreathing, a beta blocker medication may be recommended.