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What does it mean when you wake up and yawn and your lungs burn so bad that you can't breathe for a couple seconds.

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

I have: a hard time diagnosing these type of things that are kind of random and last for seconds. If it keeps happening on a regular basis then see your doctor.

Answered 1/31/2015

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A member asked:

What does it mean when you wake up and yawn and your lungs burn so bad that you can't breathe for a couple seconds.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

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