Dr Kussmaul was a German doctor who studied medicine at the University of Heidelberg. Two things important which he put forth are: 1. Kussmaul's breathing, and 2. Kussmaul's sign.
They are noted in respiratory disorders, as occurs in acidosis when breathing is affected. In diabetic patients, the breathing is different - it is shallow and light, as if there is lack of air or oxygen deficiency. Thus, the term 'air hunger' is born.
In comatosed diabetic patients, also there is a difference in the breathing pattern.
More at:
Clin Med Res. Sep 2009; 7(3): 107–112.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2757428/
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