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At least 3 times a day i experience a sudden gasp of breath/silient hiccup. it happens while i am awake, not excerting myself. is this normal?
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Lack of oxygen?: This can sometimes be a reflex that occurs when your body senses that it's lacking oxygen. In worst case scenarios, this could be due to a heart or lung condition, or could be due to anemia which would have its own host of causes. May be fine, but would be prudent to investigate this with your local doctor in that light.
Answered 2/28/2016
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