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A member asked:

Can somebody tell me how can anxiety, a common cold or fever affect pulse rate readings?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

These conditions: Could cause an increase in pulse rate.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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