noun
- abnormally rapid or frequent breathing
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient exhibited polypnea following the intense physical exertion.
- Polypnea can be a symptom of various respiratory conditions.
- The doctor noted the child’s polypnea and ordered additional tests.
- High altitude can sometimes cause polypnea in unacclimatized individuals.
- The medical team monitored the patient’s polypnea throughout the night.
- Anxiety attacks may trigger episodes of polypnea in some people.