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I went to bed coughing. now i wake up my heart is pounding and my chest is congested and im coughing. i also have anxiety, which im on meds for. could i have a panic attack. ive had a lot of stress lately. and would walking help? i have high bp to?

Q: i went to bed coughing. now i wake up my heart is pounding and my chest is congested and im coughing. i also have anxiety, which im on meds for. could i have a panic attack. ive had a lot of stress lately. and would walking help? i have high bp to?

: Your symptoms are not entirely consistent with anxiety/panic disorder alone. If cough persists today or you have additional symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, fever, etc., please see your doctor.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Your symptoms are not entirely consistent with anxiety/panic disorder alone. If cough persists today or you have additional symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, fever, etc., please see your doctor.

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Answered 3/14/2022

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A member asked:

I went to bed coughing. now i wake up my heart is pounding and my chest is congested and im coughing. i also have anxiety, which im on meds for. could i have a panic attack. ive had a lot of stress lately. and would walking help? i have high bp to?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Diggin agreed

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