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Are breathing problems common in people with anxiety?
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Yes: One of the most common symptoms of anxiety is shortness of breath.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: Breathing problems are not common in people wiht anxiety. Anxiety attacks however may be associated with hyperventillation and difficulty with breathing which may be misconstrued as a breathing disorder.
Answered 10/3/2016
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