Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hyperventilation.
Family history
Social history
- What is your occupation?
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- How long have these symptoms been present?
- In what situation does the symptomatology occur?
- Do you suffer from shortness of breath* , palpitations* , tingling?
- What do you do when the symptoms occur?
- Do you have a lot of stress?
- Do you have mental health problems?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (heart disease, lung disease, mental disorders).
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Allergies
Medication history
- Salicylates (intoxication)
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
