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Since i kid i was breathing through my mouth itried to breath through month but i get shortness of breath? i play sport to can that effect resporation
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MOUTH BREATHING: Most frquent cause of mouth breathing is enlarged tonsils and adenoids. It is difficult for a mouth breather to play sports since your respiration is affected. Please get a thorough checkup.
Answered 5/7/2013
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