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Have had so many tests done regarding shortness of breath--can it be anxiety you are just unaware of?

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Anxiety: Anxiety can cause shortness of breath that's very real and very uncomfortable. (i know; i've been there!). If other causes are ruled out (and this must be done because anxiety is a DX of exclusion), than, yes - it could be anxiety.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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