A member asked:

Feel like i can't breathe? i'm 18, otherwise healthy, and don't feel sick at all? am i just too focused on my breathing? what's going on?

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Dr. Sarandeep Makkar answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Anxiety: Probably , if you had a physic exam and all is fine , you probably are reading too much of something which may be normal. Is thereany thing which makes you anxious or you are worried about something ?

Answered 12/4/2014

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Possibly: Anxiety and stress can interfere with breathing. Usually people with that type of problem will complain of not being able to take a deep enough breath. Have you seen a doctor to rule out any kind of lung problems? I would certainly do that first and then if it is anxiety you can learn relaxation techniques to help.

Answered 12/4/2014

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