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Could tracheal inflammation irritate the vagus nerve and exacerbate anxiety?

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Yes, but for other much more common reasons, the inflamation itself may produce or worsen the anxiety. A dr examination can clarify the exact cause, and rule out possibilities in this case.

Answered 4/16/2014

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