Agonal breathing is when someone who is not getting enough oxygen is gasping for air. It is usually due to cardiac arrest or stroke. It's not true breathing. It's a natural reflex that happens when ...

Apneustic breathing is a type of abnormal breathing pattern. It involves long, gasping inhalations and insufficient, irregular exhalations. It often stems from a brain injury but there may be other ...

Scientists believe the likes of Amazon Echo could listen out for gasping sounds associated with cardiac arrest and call for help. Sign Up and be kept in the loop each and every day with our free Daily ...