The lungs of people who experience tachypnea at rest are not taking in enough oxygen. Tachypnea can be a symptom of a chronic condition such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Often, people with these conditions are prescribed inhalers by their physicians to manage tachypnea at home. Anyone who experiences tachypnea when not physically exerting should report this to a physician. Occasionally, these episodes require emergency care.

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