#breathing__external_respiration__ventilation the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
supertype: #bodily_process__body_process__bodily_function__activity an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"
part: #exhalation #inhalation
subtype: #abdominal_breathing__abdominalbreathing breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; "abdominal breathing is practiced by singers"
subtype: #eupnea__eupnoea normal relaxed breathing
subtype: #hyperpnea energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders
subtype: #hypopnea slow or shallow breathing
subtype: #hyperventilation an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued
subtype: #panting__heaving breathing heavily (as after exertion)
subtype: #periodic_breathing__Cheyne-Stokes_respiration abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate
subtype: #smoking__smoke the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; "he went outside for a smoke"; "smoking stinks"
subtype: #puffing blowing tobacco smoke out into the air; "they smoked up the room with their ceaseless puffing"
subtype: #snoring__snore__stertor the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
subtype: #snuffle__sniffle__snivel the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
subtype: #wheeze breathing with a husky or whistling sound
subtype: #second_wind the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion
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