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Hi, i have a question about cerebral hypoxia brain damage. if i were to empty my lungs of all air and hold it for 30 seconds while taking 4 very small, fast hyperventilation like breathes, would that give me brain damage? can you explain?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

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No.: Breath holding may result in loss of consciousness but breathing is under automatic control. You would start breathing again immediately. The degree of hypoxia during breath-holding is not sufficient to cause brain damage. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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Answered 3/23/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i have a question about cerebral hypoxia brain damage. if i were to empty my lungs of all air and hold it for 30 seconds while taking 4 very small, fast hyperventilation like breathes, would that give me brain damage? can you explain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr Fricke and another doctor agreed

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