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I have asthma and anxiety and it is not under control. my asthma/panic attacks have been constant for days or longer. i feel like i'm suffocating. ?
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Treat & defeat both: Panic attacks and asthma attacks can feel very similar from a respiratory standpoint. Also, each issue can make the other worse. Asthma control comes down to eliminating or reducing environmental/physical triggers and taking appropriate medication. Panic control comes with significant therapy/counseling to dig up the roots of how you feel and why. Meds for panic can be helpful but only short term.
Answered 8/2/2014
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