Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain. People who have epilepsy have electrical activity in the brain that is not normal, causing seizures. There are different types of seizures. In some cases, a seizure may cause jerking, uncontrolled movements, and loss of consciousness.
1 The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins may possibly cause Rapid breathing as a side effect. 2  Amphetamine intoxication. 3  Procyclidine. 4  Kemadrin. 5  Disipal. 6  Theophylline.  more drug causes...Â».
An abnormal type of breathing seen especially in comatose patients, characterized by alternating periods of shallow and deep breathing. Cheyne-Stokes respiration (CSR) an abnormal pattern of respiration, characterized by alternating periods of apnea and deep, rapid breathing. The respiratory cycle begins with slow, shallow breaths that gradually become abnormally rapid and deep.