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What Causes A Ripple Effect In The Breathing?

I'm having sort of a wripple effect in my breathing when exhale and have a tight feeling in my neck - and a headache sort of feeling like a head cold - I do have high blood pressure and I am on meds - but this has come one me for about 2 months and getting worse - My doctor felt it was anxiety - but I don't think it is at this time -

Mon, 23 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Difficulty in exhalation is commonly seen with early bronchitis.
So we should first rule out bronchitis in your case before stamping it as anxiety.
So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
If PFT is normal then no need to worry about bronchitis.
Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out bronchitis.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes A Ripple Effect In The Breathing?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Difficulty in exhalation is commonly seen with early bronchitis. So we should first rule out bronchitis in your case before stamping it as anxiety. So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If PFT is normal then no need to worry about bronchitis. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright but first rule out bronchitis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.