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HERNANDEZ-VAQUERO, Galdino E; AGUILERA-RODRIGUEZ, Getzemani; NANEZ-TERREROS, Homero  e  SAENZ-SAUCEDO, Isauro J. Biopsychosocial approach to hyperventilation syndrome in a hospital in Northeast Mexico: a case report. Rev. Mex. med. familiar [online]. 2023, vol.10, n.3, pp.106-111.  Epub 24-Maio-2024. ISSN 2696-1296.  https://doi.org/10.24875/rmf.23000039.

Hyperventilation syndrome (HS) is characterized by symptoms related to anxiety disorder, altering quality of life and requiring a biopsychosocial approach for diagnosis and treatment. Case report: A 26-year-old male with depressive disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse, who attended the emergency department with nausea, dyspnea, and respiratory alkalosis. HS was diagnosed. Conclusions: HS requires a multidisciplinary approach, where the family doctor has an important role in understanding person as an essential bio-psycho-social being in the health-disease process.

Palavras-chave : Hyperventilation syndrome; Anxiety disorder; Nausea; Dyspnea.