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I've been feeling short of breath with anxiety and a racing heart. what could this be?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Could be serious: Don't ignore it and think that this is harmless, only-in-your-head anxiety / panic attack. It can also be heart or hormone problem that can only be diagnosed if you get the proper medical attention. Go see a doctor.
Answered 2/3/2017
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Probably Panic: Given your age, and based on the information provided it is likely to be panic, but this does not necessarily mean that you have panic disorder. It could be heart of lung related, but those typically would have precipitation with exercise or something such as that.
Answered 7/29/2012
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