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Would a lack of oxygen in the brain cause a air hunger feeling?
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Sure: The body is powerful and when not getting enough air (or oxygen) it will stimulate you to breath more coming from direction of your brain. It can also cause cloudy thinking or headaches.
Answered 6/21/2014
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