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Sometimes when im sitting or sleeping it's as if i have a sudden shortness of breath any reason to b concerned..must take several depths?

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I have given this : The name, "suffocation" for patient records because it is so common. Your brain is simply indicating that the use of oxygen (oxidation) is poor. Commonest cause is poor diet and vitamin b deficiency from dietary sugar.

Answered 2/24/2018

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