The increased breathing rate of the respiratory muscles, such as tachypnea, is one of the other indications of atelectasis. The body tries to compensate for the lack of oxygen by taking in more air, which manifests as hyperventilation. The diaphragmatic and other respiratory muscles have to work harder in order to ensure enough oxygen is being facilitated.
One of the important factors that lead to rapid breathing in atelectasis is the imbalance between oxygen and carbon dioxide in the bloodstream. The lung function is impaired. That means the oxygen intake rate goes down and the level of carbon dioxide goes up. It results in more of the gas remaining.
Yet there is a real danger that the concomitant presentation of feeling fatigued, dizziness or lightheadedness can also be, in particular, a symptom of rapid breathing. The task of inhaling and exhaling may provoke sensations like fatigue or difficulty in the body’s performance of regular life activities.
