Dysfunctional breathing (DB) and hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) are conditions marked by abnormal respiratory patterns that occur in the absence of overt organic lung pathology. These disorders often ...

Persistent exhaustion is often blamed on stress, workload, or poor sleep, but a growing body of research points to something ...

Scientists have discovered that most chronic fatigue patients experience dysfunctional breathing, which may worsen their symptoms. The likely culprit is dysautonomia, a disruption in how the body ...

Researchers have uncovered a hidden breathing issue that may be worsening symptoms in people with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Hyperventilation refers to fast breathing. In some cases, people who hyperventilate may breathe deeper than usual. Hyperventilation may occur due to an underlying condition or emotional distress. A ...

Results published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine show dysfunctional breathing can look like a deep sigh while breathing ordinarily, overly rapid breathing or shallow breathing so that lungs are ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome leaves patients exhausted and struggling with brain fog—and it typically gets worse after mental or physical exercise, a phenomenon called post-exertional malaise. Subscribe ...

Wim Hof is an athlete and motivational speaker who has proposed that cold exposure combined with periods of hyperventilation and breath-holding can improve health and well-being. The method involves ...

A recent study published in Frontiers in Medicine has shown that most people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome may also suffer from abnormal breathing patterns. The study included 57 people who ...

Researchers have found that people with chronic fatigue syndrome tend to experience shortness of breath, which offers a target for treatment and may bring relief from symptoms. Chronic fatigue ...