Shallow and abnormally fast breathing is often referred to as tachypnea. It means you’re taking more breaths than usual in a given minute. Share on Pinterest Branimir76/Getty Images Tachypnea is ...

Tachypnea is a medical term referring to rapid, shallow breathing that results from a lack of oxygen or too much carbon dioxide in the body. Infections, asthma, heat, and other factors can trigger ...