I cannot yawn!

[rwatts0423]

For the past few weeks I have been having this annoying problem where I cannot yawn. I can take deep breaths just fine, but I always feel the need to yawn, and when I attempt to, it "won't come out" so to speak. It is really starting to get irritating,and quite uncomfortable. I am starting to get worried that maybe there is something wrong, or something that I should have checked out. Any ideas as to what this might be?

[cajun54]

Dear Mom have your child see an allergists. some of these symptoms sound like allergy to me and can be easily treated.

[Jane1]

Could be that you are just hyperventolating, I know the feeling though, because it has happened to me, it is like you can't finish a yawn and it makes you feel tired and breathless.  I found breathing into a brown paper bag for about 6 breaths helped me. If you are worried though, go to a doctor and ask to get a Pulmonary Function Test, just to check for asthma in case.  This is just a breathing exam and not invasive.

Regards
J

[dina188]

look up chronic hyperventilation syndrome

[dkwatkins]

I'm experiencing the same thing!  It's like I constantly need to yawn and I try but I just can't finish one!  Did you ever find a solution?

[Mea31]

I had the same problem, I went to the Er about 3 wks ago cause i kept yawning, then I felt like i was have a heart attack, here it was a severe panic attack,  They put me on Lexapro, but it dosen't seem to help cause I am having the yawning attacks as i call it now.. for the past 2 days, and its really annoying.  So I bet that is the what the problem is panic/anxiety or chronic hyperventilation syndrome