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A member asked:
Breathing trouble an tightness in chest. an headache, . sister is dying in hosp. is this just anxiety ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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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