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Need chest expansion of 5cm while inhalation. currently just 2-3cm. is it possible by deep breathing exercises using lung exerciser in 1-2 months?
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Possible: It's possible to further expand your chest expansion by continuing to deep breathe and increase diaphragmatic excursions.
Answered 1/2/2016
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