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Doc said it's stronger then panic attacks,brain gets or sends false alarm that lungs are low in o2 feels like suffocating, can't breathe,what is this?

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Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Fight or flight: Your doc may be referring to the 'fight or flight' response which triggers a variety of physical symptoms during a severe panic attack including hyperventilating or rapid breathing. Response can occur spontaneously/for no apparent reason or triggered by a perceived danger. Panic attacks are treatable.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Doc said it's stronger then panic attacks,brain gets or sends false alarm that lungs are low in o2 feels like suffocating, can't breathe,what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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