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Within the past few weeks, i've constantly felt the need to take deep breaths every 20-30 seconds. is this ok?

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Dr. Forshing Lui answered

Taking deep breathes: This is not abnormal. Anxiety makes it worse.

Answered 6/2/2014

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A member asked:

Within the past few weeks, i've constantly felt the need to take deep breaths every 20-30 seconds. is this ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Forshing Lui answered

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