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Could Breathlessness Be Caused By An Anxiety Attack?

well i cant breath i went to the hospital an they sent me home saying if my chest starts to hurt or i get fevers an the breathing doesnt get better to come back but its been 3 days an i cant breath no chest problems i was just wondering what are some reason that that would happen.. they told me it was like an anxiety attack but its going on all day an night i cant sleep .. an theres nothing troubling me
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This is more probably due to underlying stress , anxiety manifesting as
breathlessness .

* Needs proper management with behavior therapy , concentration
techniques , relaxation exercises , deep breathing exercises , YOGA
to recover faster .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards dear take care .
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Could Breathlessness Be Caused By An Anxiety Attack?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This is more probably due to underlying stress , anxiety manifesting as breathlessness . * Needs proper management with behavior therapy , concentration techniques , relaxation exercises , deep breathing exercises , YOGA to recover faster . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards dear take care .