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What would cause someone to suddenly not breathe? or your throat to close up? how common is this?
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Not breathing : not breathing is an emergency! Main causes are: allergy to food (anaphylaxis) or medication, heart attack, Asthma attack, trauma. All are emergencies.
Answered 4/14/2018
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