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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI've come across some information online suggestin...
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  • 27 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've come across some information online suggesting that being able to hold your breath for over a minute means you have healthy lungs. I'm curious if this is a valid test for lung health. I personally can hold my breath for a minute and a half. Does that mean my lungs are in good shape, or should I be looking at other signs?

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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try doing some yoga breathing exercises

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