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I take deep breath every minutes. i did many times reverse breathing because i had breathing problem after eating full 5 months ago. did i hurt lungs?

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Dr. Gloria Fong answered

Breathing: I am not sure what you mean by reverse breathing. Taking deep breaths will not hurt your lungs. If you inhale toxins, smoke, exposed to fumes for a period of time then you could hurt your lungs. If you blow out deeply that also should not hurt your lungs.

Answered 7/2/2015

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A member asked:

I take deep breath every minutes. i did many times reverse breathing because i had breathing problem after eating full 5 months ago. did i hurt lungs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gloria Fong answered

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