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Why did emts think my allergy induced asthma attack was a panic attack?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly because: Both can cause rapid breathing, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure and feelings of anxiety.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2014

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