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  • Male
  • 28 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm starting to feel concerned because I keep getting this urge to take deep breaths every now and then, but I'm breathing normally in between. It's been happening for about 15 days now, and I'm not sure what's going on. Can you help me figure out what's happening?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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it is quite normal , no need to worry. start taking deep breaths in between your work breaks

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