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Why does some one yawn when their not tired but feels like their not getting enough oxygen is it something i should be worried about answer asap pleas?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yawn: Yawing is one of the body signals for needing more oxygen. Breath deep or take a brisk walk.

Answered 5/14/2013

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