When a stressful situation is encountered in flight, an abnormal increase in the volume of air breathed in and out can cause a condition known as
A
hyperventilation.✓ Correct Answer
B
aerosinusitis.
C
aerotitis.
Explanation
Hyperventilation is an abnormal increase in the rate and depth of breathing, often triggered by stress or anxiety, which blows off too much carbon dioxide (PHAK Chapter 17). Aerosinusitis and aerotitis are pressure-related ear and sinus problems caused by altitude changes, not by breathing rate.
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