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Please tell me, could anxiety make it feel like you're not getting enough air when you take a deep breath & it's not satifying.?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Breathing issues can: Occur with anxiety but are likely to be more pronounced with panic attacks.

Answered 2/5/2014

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A member asked:

Please tell me, could anxiety make it feel like you're not getting enough air when you take a deep breath & it's not satifying.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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