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Why Is My Child Taking Deeps Breaths Throughout The Day?
My 6 year old keeps taking really deeps breaths throughout the day. This started about 6 months ago and has gotten worse. In Dec. she got her adnoids taken out and when she was a baby, she had bronchial tube issues but other than that she has been fine.
Mon, 5 Dec 2016
Hi..... taking deep breaths in a good sign. We need to worry only if the child has rapid breathing or shallow breathing. Taking deep breath decreases the metabolism of the body and supplies good amount of oxygen to the body tissues, which is in fact a good sign, do not worry about it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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