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Hello is is true that anxiety and asthma are the top reasons for shortness of breath in a 20 year old ?
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Anxiety and asthma: Yes, it's true. Keep seeing your doctor for the asthma and get a referral to a Psychologist to help with your anxiety.
Answered 8/29/2015
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