Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Depression
Yawning involves opening the mouth involuntarily while taking a long, deep breath of air. This is usually done as a result of
Alternative Names
Excessive yawning
Considerations
Yawning is a normal response to fatigue and drowsiness, but excessive yawning can be caused by a vasovagal reaction. This reaction is caused by the action of a nerve,...
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Yawning: excessive
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