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».
Chest infections. 1  Bronchiolitis: children only. Causes fast breathing rate and fever and other respiratory symptoms. 2  Bronchitis: often follows a cold which goes onto the chest. Presents with productive cough, illness, fever and sometimes shortness of breath. 3  Bronchiectasis: usually an acute flare on a chronic condition.