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by frizkie 875 days ago
The expectation is that it takes seconds to become unconscious, after which you asphyxiate over the period of minutes.
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MattPalmer1086 875 days ago
But why would there be that expectation? I can remain conscious without oxygen for several minutes.

Is there some physiological difference between holding your breath and constantly breathing?

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