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I had shortness of breath and then i passed out. please, what could be the cause ?
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Hyperventilation ( for example from extreme anxiety) can cause passing out as oxygen is exhaled and carbon di oxide accumulates, causing less o2 going to brain.
Answered 3/15/2023
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If the described shortness of breath was indeed an episode of hyperventilation, then the "passing out" would have been a secondary syncopal episode. Do confer with your doctor if this continues.
Answered 3/20/2023
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