Why.: Anxiety related breathing issues tend to be a result of hyperventilation. Hyperventilation is also known as "overbreathing, " and it occurs when your body is receiving too much oxygen and is expelling too much carbon dioxide. Read: http://www.Calmclinic.Com/anxiety/symptoms/shortness-of-breath.
Answered 5/14/2016
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Agree w earlier: Answer regarding hyperventilation. F you can find a quiet place - do so. Breath in slowly ; deeply through your nostrils. Fill your lungs with air (but not to the point of discomfort). Hold for a count of five then slowly begin to exhale through an open mouth. Repeat at least 12 times, longer if you need to. If you haven't been assessed for your panic/ anxiety - that would be prudent.
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