See also: Dealing with Breathing Problems written for patients. The term hyperventilation describes excessive ventilation of the lungs, beyond what is required to achieve normal arterial blood gases.
A light frost occurs when the temperature drops to below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and refers to the conditions that allow a layer of ice crystals to form when water vapor condenses and freezes without first becoming dew. Harvest basil and other tender herbs before a light frost (when the temperature drops to 32 degrees Fahrenheit). 2  Even if they survive the frost, they don't do well in cold temperatures. 3  The same is true for most annuals.
Frost (also called white or hoarfrost) occurs when air temperatures dip below 32Â°F and ice crystals form on plant leaves, injuring, and sometimes killing, tender plants.