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How long does it take for overbreathing to cause permanent brain damage and loss of its cells?
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Unlikely: Hyperventilation on it's own is unlikely to cause permanent brain injury.Metabolic abnormalities causing hyperventilation could cause brain injury unless corrected.
Answered 6/12/2016
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