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Could anxiety make you have bad breathing problems?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It is possible: that panic/ anxiety could negatively impact breathing. This could occur in the form of hyperventilation or exacerbation of asthma.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 5/8/2014

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