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Can anxiety(w/o knowing) cause breathing problems?

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Dr. A. tarig Ahmed answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Anxiety: Yes, anxiety can cause shortness of breath.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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