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A member asked:

How deeply can the average person inhale/exhale? i feel like my breathing is shallow even when i force in air.

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Breathing: Please see your Primary doctor as soon as you can! I am heading to London later this year to see my two brothers and their families. Can't wait! Haven't seen them for decades.

Answered 9/9/2016

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Comfortable deep bre: You should be able to take comfortable good deep breaths .

Answered 9/9/2016

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