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Asthma. i'm unable to exhale fully and its causing symptoms of hyperventilation syndrome. is there any breathing techniques i can learn to exhale?

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

There may be : Some breathing exercises that will help, but because your situation sounds severe, i would first make sure you have exhausted medication and environmental options.

Dr Miles agreed

Answered 4/11/2014

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