Breathing patterns of chronic fatigue syndrome patients may worsen symptoms

Technology Nov 10, 2025

A recent Mount Sinai study found that people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) often have unusual breathing patterns, like hyperventilating or taking shallow breaths—something most patients don't even notice.
Out of 57 ME/CFS patients studied, 71% had either dysfunctional breathing, hyperventilation, or both, compared to only a few healthy people.

Spotting and treating these patterns could help people with ME/CFS

These abnormal breathing habits can make symptoms like exhaustion and brain fog worse, possibly triggering more severe crashes after activity.
Spotting and treating these patterns could help people with ME/CFS feel better and finally get some relief from symptoms that are tough to manage right now.