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Can you get sudden onset of severe difficulty of breathing then fainting after from a person who has mvp with progressive low hemoglobin ?

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Anxiety: Anxiety attacks are common in people with mvp. It is important to control your breathing and try to calm down, xanax (alprazolam) is a good medication for anxiety. See your doctor and discuss treatments.

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Answered 9/4/2014

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