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  • 22 Years
  • 29/01/2025

Is it possible for someone to just stop breathing all of a sudden without any warning? Would that lead to death, and is there any way to prevent this from happening?

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Dr. Dr Chandra P

Dr Chandra P

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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you will have difficulty in breathing

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