Like many of the answers I give here, this one is a solid as far as whether paper bags work. As far as whether you should use them to treat hyperventilation, the answer is definitely -- unless your doctor tells you to do so.
http://firstaid.about.com/od/shortnessofbreat1/f/07_pap...
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Hyperventilation as medically defined is a respiratory rate greater than 30 breaths per minute. ... Over time the kidneys could probably compensate, that is if you could last long enough breathing that fast, but most people would tire out. By breathing into a paper bag you are actually rebreathing CO2, and therefore you...
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If you're having trouble breathing and suspect something other than a mild case of hyperventilation, please seek medical assistance. And, for God's sake, never use a plastic bag.
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When someone hyperventilates (over breathing), although it may feel to that person as if they are not getting enough oxygen, this is not true. They are getting enough oxygen, but breathing out too much Carbon Dioxide, upsetting the normal b...
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How Does Breathing Into a Paper Bag Help Hyperventilation?. Hyperventilation is often brought about through a response to an intense or exciting situation. When a person is hyperventilating, they are breathing much deeper and faster than they normally... ... When breathing into a paper bag (more calmly and slowly,
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The best treatment of hyperventilation is to stay calm and practice breathing slowly and not too deeply. Calmness and breathing exercises have just as much success as paper bag breathing.
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www.uchsc.edu/sop/nontradpharmd/-downloads/CP080516_Hyperventilation_and_the_Paper_Bag_Method.pdf
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Provides information about this disorder. ... Your doctor will determine the cause of your hyperventilation. Rapid breathing may be considered a medical emergency -- unless you have experienced this before and have been reassured by your doctor that your hyperventilation can be self treated.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003071.htm
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Chemical changes can happen with over-breathing. Hyperventilation causes the carbon dioxide level in the blood to decrease. This lower level of carbon dioxide reduces blood flow to the brain, which may result in the following nervous system and emotional complaints: ... Breathing into a paper bag is no longer recommended.
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www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic261.htm
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From Mike: Four ways I know of are drugs, surgery, breathing into a paper bag, and biofeedback. The first three are inefficient and worsen or develop bad breathing habits, the last is ok but not as effective as Optimal Breathing techniques and exercises.
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www.breathing.com/faq-all.htm
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