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Every now and then i have shortness of breath and i have a little trouble catching my breath also having fast heart rate what is this?

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Trouble eith breath: At your age, the most likely cause is a panic attack, which can happen even when you are not anxious about anything in particular. Your pediatrician can rule out medical causes of these symptoms.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/9/2013

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Fast heart rate: This may be "supraventricular tachycardia". Talk with your doctor - rule out anemia, too much thyroid etc and you may need 30 days os event monitoring.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/14/2018

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