overbreathing
noun
over·breath·ing
ˌō-vər-ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 
: hyperventilation
Beta-blocking drugs … are helpful in controlling overbreathing.—
Paul Donohue
Paul Donohue
overbreathe
intransitive verb
overbreathed; overbreathing
He often overbreathes during a panic attack.
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Nose breathing also helps combat overbreathing.
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Dana Santas, CNN, 7 July 2021
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“Overbreathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overbreathing. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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