Is this normal?

Question

I'm not sure if my breathing is normal. I'll breathe and then not need another breath for about 8 more seconds. It just started to happen to me recently. I also have a cold so would that have anything to do with it?

Answer 1

Oxygen intake depends on the activity you're doing, if you're active and therefore using more oxygen then you'll breathe faster.

Also if you're concentrating on your breathing then it's more likely to not be normal (like mine isn't now, because I'm thinking about my breathing while typing!)

I'd call your Dr just as a precaution.