Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781337794909
Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Whether the following statement, “Hyper-ventilation prior to a breath-hold dive can be dangerous,” is true or false.

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Hyperventilation refers to excessive breathing. The major symptoms of hyperventilation include dizziness, suffocation, anxiety, numbness in fingers and toes, fatigue, and pain in chest. It may lead to blurred vision and a feeling of unconsciousness. The situation of hyperventilation is combated by taking deep breaths and relaxing.

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