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Is breathing something we control or our body controls. always feel like i'm not breathing right or taking in enough air.
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Although you: Can over-ride it to an extent, your body has central "thermostats" that control how rapidly and deeply you breath. It's generally very good at adjusting it as needed.
Answered 7/29/2013
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