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A member asked:

When i run, i take 2 short breaths in and exhale once? is this normal? tends to be a rhythm i can't get out of.

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Its a habit, not: normal but no problem, if you pay attention to something else it will probably stop

Answered 10/29/2014

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