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I can be sitting and relaxed and suddenly i have an involuntary gasp or sigh or change in breathing pattern. what could cause this? it is noticeable.

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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

Normal.: Your lungs actually need to sigh once in a while (every few minutes) to open the alveoli that aren't used in normal breathing.

Answered 1/10/2021

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A member asked:

I can be sitting and relaxed and suddenly i have an involuntary gasp or sigh or change in breathing pattern. what could cause this? it is noticeable.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky answered

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