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What would cause a 27 yr old to just up and quit breathing? and how common of an occurance is this?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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More to the Story: This is not a normal scenario and there has to be more to the story. Nothing naturally would cause this scenario.

Answered 7/23/2013

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A member asked:

What would cause a 27 yr old to just up and quit breathing? and how common of an occurance is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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