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Started doing deep breathing exercises to try help ease anxiety and stress. chest (or lungs) hurt for a little while after. is this normal?
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Anxiety and exercise: It is normal considering an upsurge in the use of these muscles, though it may help the anxiety a great deal.
Answered 5/8/2014
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See below: The deep breathing exercise will not cause chest discomfort. Your symptoms maybe due to your anxiety.
Answered 11/14/2012
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Don't overbreathe: Normal breathing is relaxed and not too fast. Overbreathing or hyperventilation syndrome may cause chest pains or tenderness, shortness of breath, or wheezing. Meditative breathing (e.g., herbert benson's "relaxation response") is helpful.
Answered 5/15/2016
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Deep breathing: U might be breathing too rapidly or hyperventilating. Slow your breathing rate and symptoms subside.
Answered 11/14/2012
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