Symptoms include dizziness, weakness, fainting, and confusion. Breathing that is too slow or too shallow is called hypoventilation. It causes high levels of carbon dioxide and low levels of oxygen in the blood. It may be caused by lung problems, such as emphysema or cystic fibrosis. What is the differenceRead More →
Shallow or irregular breathing It might stop and then start again or there might be long pauses or stops between breaths . This is known as Cheyne-Stokes breathing. This can last for a short time or long time before breathing finally stops. How long can Cheyne-Stokes breathing go on for?Read More →
You may notice their: Eyes tear or glaze over. Pulse and heartbeat are irregular or hard to feel or hear. Body temperature drops. Skin on their knees, feet, and hands turns a mottled bluish-purple (often in the last 24 hours) Breathing is interrupted by gasping and slows until it stopsRead More →