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I started to fixate on my breathing?? i thought i was hyperventilating but checked how many breaths i took in 60 seconds and it was 14. oxygen at 99 pluse 67 thank you? sound like anxiety??
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Your stats show good pulmonary status. I agree that anxiety is a factor and is not helped by fixating on your breathing. I assume that you're not experiencing shortness of breath on physical activities. When you feel breathless by focussing on your breathing, try breathing in and out with pursed lips. This helps you relax.
Answered 2/9/2023
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