Other Causes of hyperventilation:
o Shock
o Severe Anemia
o Hyperthyroidism
o Central Nervous System Disturbances (Stroke, Encephalitis, Meningitis)
o Diabetic Ketoacidosis
o Lactic Acidosis (Accumulation of lactic acid in bodily tissues)
o Metabolic Acidosis:
Acidosis that results from excess acid due to abnormal metabolism, excessive acid intake, renal retention or from excessive loss of bicarbonate (as in diarrhea).
o Pulmonary Edema (Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs)
o Pleural Effusion:
Exudation of fluid from the blood or lymph into a pleural cavity.
o Panic Attacks:
A sudden episode of intense fear or apprehension that may occur for no apparent reason or as a reaction to an identifiable triggering stimulus. Panic Attack is usually accompanied by four or more bodily or cognitive symptoms (as heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, or feelings of unreality) and that typically peaks within 10 minutes of onset.
o Pneumothorax:
A condition in which air or other gas is present in the pleural cavity and which occurs spontaneously or as a result of disease or injury to the lung tissue.