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A member asked:

Can constant overbreathing from chronic hyperventilation syndrome cause excess mucus to form on my lungs? i don't know if the mucus is from allergies.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Evaluation: Without exam, chest x-ray and some lab work any answer will be incomplete. See pulmonologist in your area, they will help.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/23/2020

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No: The chemistry of your blood will eventually fix hyperventilation. You will either pass out or calm down and then breath less but it will not cause sputum

Dr Aronzon agreed

Answered 12/15/2013

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