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A member asked:
When taking a deep breath or yawning, the intake's not satisfying. this isn't the case when just waking up, after relaxing, or lying on side. why?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
You've answered: You experience "air hunger" only when aware. If really worried get a finger "pulse ox" which measures the amount of oxygen at any moment.Bet yours is normal.
Answered 4/8/2018
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