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7. More Involved Testing

It is likely someone experiencing tachypnea will have to undergo more involved testing to examine the severity of the problem and determine the cause. These advanced tests might include a chest x-ray and CT scan to visualize the lungs, electrocardiogram to monitor heart function, and a ventilation/perfusion scan. The latter is an in-depth test that compares how much air is getting into the lungs to how much of the blood is actually being oxygenated.

Chest X-ray Test AnthiaCumming / Getty Images

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