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I breathe very loud, even when i'm sitting down and not doing anything? like, heavy breathing? what causes this?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See MD: Many causes. You need to see an MD to evaluate the problem.

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 6/25/2015

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A member asked:

I breathe very loud, even when i'm sitting down and not doing anything? like, heavy breathing? what causes this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Beck agreed

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