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Does crying making babies' lungs stronger?

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Dr. Anatoly Belilovskyanswered

Pediatrics 36 years experience

Yes: It does help to open them at birth, and might strengthen the breathing muscles, but it does nothing for the lungs themselves (good or bad).

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Dr. Yash Khanna

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Dr. Scott Katzanswered

Pediatrics 27 years experience

No: But it also does not hurt the lungs.

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