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Most people can only hold their breath for about a one minute or less because it reflects the lung capacity people are accustomed to using. By practicing holding their breath and controlling their breathing, healthy people should be able to hold their breath for two minutes or more.
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
Wiki User
∙ 6y agoThis is because human beings have small lungs, and our trachea (windpipe) is narrow.
A smoker or person with a respiratory problem may have problems trying to hold their breath for more than several seconds.
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∙ 13y agoOn average a person will pass out at the 2 min. mark but trained professionals can hold up to 11 mins.
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Is it true that you can not breath for 4 minutes?
Well it sorta depends on how big your lungs are, but usually no. Most people can hold their breath for about a minute
Why can most people only hold there breath for under one min?
because people have short breath
How long can a rainbow catfish hold it's breath?
rainbow catfish is actually not an animal, but a trucking company in mississippi. since one of the only ways for a whole company to be submerged under water is by a flood, this is not likely going to happen. a company is also composed of people, by definition, so therefore if a person can last at most a minute, a rainbow catfish can last at most a minute
Can you stay underwater for five minutes?
In theory, yes. the human can hold its breath underwater for up to five minutes before suffocation or drowning sets in. However, it is hard enough to hold your breath for five minutes out of water. most people can hold their breath underwater for two or three minutes at the maximum
How do red eared slider turtles breathe under water?
Most turtles slow down their breathing and hold their breath and they can hold their breath for longs periods of time.
What does seize your respiration mean?
It means to hold your breath most likely.
What is the maximum time an average human can hold their breathe for?
The average person can hold there breath for about 30 to 40 seconds, not that long uh. But some people mainly free divers who have been diving for a long period of time their lungs and heart have expanded and got used to holding their breath for longer times. There was a case in NYC which a man for the Guinness Records held his breath for 15 minutes.
How much air does a person breath in a day?
Most people breathe in and out about 12 to 15 times a minute - about 720 to 900 times an hour. Each breath is about 500 ml of air. With training most people can reduce their breathing rates to about 3 times a minute with a corresponding increase in volumetric exchange.
Can green geckos breathe underwater?
Well most people say as long as a few mins but I say test the theory you may be surprised
Can a person hold their breath untill they die?
No. A person with incredible will power may be able to hold their breath until they pass out, but when this happens involuntary control will takeover and they will resume breathingNo. A person with incredible will power may be able to hold their breath until they pass out, but when this happens involuntary control will takeover and they will resume breathingHolding your breath can't kill you. At most, you can pass out, and then you'll start breathing automatically.
How long can a dog last under water?
They drown rather quickly as most have no idea how to hold their breath.
How long should you be able to hold your breathe?
You can die if you don't have oxygen to your brain in four minutes. A healthy person can hold their breath for less than that.
