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Hi,
For the past year or so I have noticed that my yawns are almost never typical. Rather than my mouth opening and air going out/in my yawns are quite different. It starts off with the sensation to yawn followed by my mouth opening and closing a couple of times. While I am doing this it is almost like I am trying to take in deep breath and it is uncontrollable. While doing this the sensation of popping my ears is usually accompanied. I often do these special yawns at random times and they are noticeable most of the time. Kids in my school can normally hear and see the motions and noises being made. On one occasion my teacher thought I was hyperventilating. Can you think of any problems or causes associated with these special yawns? I have been told it my be a mild form of asthma but I am not sure. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Meghan
Hi Meghan,
From what I researched, excessive yawning is most associated with anxiety, although it may be due to a sleep disorder, or possibly epilepsy. It is not related to asthma.
Best course of action would be to see a lung specialist to assess through simple testing (spirometry), and, if that comes up negative, a neurologist to check for normalcy of sleep pattern.
Reflect on the stresses you may be under to consider the anxiety potential.
Sincerely,
Marc
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Marc Rubin, RPh Asthma Educator
Expertise
I have worked directly with patients as well as caregivers for over 30 years. Have made presentations throughout Illinois educating school nurses as well as the teaching and coaching staff of public schools about asthma, and how they should respond to these students needs. Presented a public education program on asthma through the US Department of Public Health. Specialize in helping guide asthmatic patients to take control of their disease in order to live a near-normal, fully active life.
Experience
Practicing pharmacist for 34 years, specializing in asthma for past 7 years. Statewide education to nurses, teachers and athletic coaches regarding asthma. In addition, and closer to home. my wife and daughter both have asthma, and my son has exercise induced bronchospasm. I'm also on the advisory board of a medical education company, Emmi Solutions, and directly involved in the creation of public education programs for asthma, COPD and diabetes.
Organizations
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) / Sports Medicine Committee, American Thoracic Society (ATS). Chicago Asthma Consortium / Professional Development Committee, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago: Development Committee for AE-C prep class, and presenter.
Publications
AAAAI PowerPoint on the new guidelines for EIB (Exercise Induced Bronchospasm)
Education/Credentials
BScPharm, RPh, AE-C (NAECB Certified asthma educator), NIPCO Certified Respiratory Care Pharmacist
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