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I have anxiety and asthma and now i have chest pain every time and sometimes i want to vomit i have shortness in breathing too and pain in my left and right ribs like im stabbed?

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Asthma/anxiety : Anxiety triggers asthma and asthma triggers anxiety. Shortness of breath should be evaluated by a doctor urgently. The shortness of breath and chest pain is not stopping you from taking the time to ask such a question online. Are these symptoms related to a physical problem or anxiety-related or both?

Answered 10/5/2020

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