Fairfax, VA
A 22-year-old male asked:
Guess i had my first ever full blown a nice attack about 8 day ago.crazy feeling. i'm still experiencing shortness of breath. how long till i'm"normal?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
???: Not sure what "a nice" attack is? Did you mean "panic" attack? If so, try re-breathing some of your air in a paper (not plastic!) bag - just for a few minutes. See if that doesn't help your feeling of breathlessness? Also, a mild tranquilizer can be very helpful.
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