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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
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Excessive yawningHome CareFollow the treatment for the underlying cause.Call your health care provider ifYou experience unexplained and excessive... Read more »
Yawning: excessive
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Excessive yawningReferencesHermanowicz N. Cranial nerves IX (glossopharyngeal) and X (vagus). In: Goetz CG, ed. Textbook of Clinical Neurology. 3rd... Read more »
Nasal CPAP
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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