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How come when you are bloated it makes you breathe differently? or harder?
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Bloated = swollen stomach = upward pressure on diaphragm = inability to breathe deeply. At 32, an annoyance, at 62 can be a real problem Smaller meals would hep
Answered 3/2/2021
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The gas in the bowel can affect the diaphragm which can cause changes in breathing. See a doctor have an evaluation.
Answered 3/2/2021
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