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».
A number of factors can influence the respiration rate, such as: 1  Age â younger children generally have higher oxygen demands and therefore breath faster. 2  Pain â pain will cause an increase in respiration rate. 3  Emotion â emotion will cause an increase in respiration rate.