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Breathing trouble an tightness in chest. an headache, . sister is dying in hosp. is this just anxiety ?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be but: You'd first want to make sure this isn't something life-threatening(though severe anxiety can be quite debilitating too). You'd be best served by being seeking an evaluation by a doctor and soon.

Answered 7/22/2016

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