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Can you lose weight by breathing fast?
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In extreme cases: We sometimes see children with heart disease, lung disease, or bad sleep apnea, for example who burn off an excessive number of calories from the work of breathing. This may contribute to a failure to thrive picture.
Answered 4/29/2012
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