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In flight you feel dizzy, tingly and anxious. What is the best fix if it is hyperventilation?

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  1. Slow the rate and depth of breathing
  2. Breathe faster to get more oxygen
  3. Climb to a higher altitude

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References

  1. AIM chapter 8 section 1, Fitness for Flight www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap8_section_1.html Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. AIM chapter 8 section 1, Fitness for Flight www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap8_section_1.html Checked 2026-10-10.

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