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I feel like i can't get a good deep breath. i've been yawning more frequently and can sometimes get a good breath by yawning. sometimes i can get one ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Yawning: may in fact represent "air hunger" or a rising CO2 level You need to have this checked out by your Primary Care Provider... Hope this helps Good luck Dr Z

Answered 5/7/2021

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A member asked:

I feel like i can't get a good deep breath. i've been yawning more frequently and can sometimes get a good breath by yawning. sometimes i can get one ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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