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A member asked:
I have been having a few panic attacks.does anxiety cause shortness of breath and hyperventilating?
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SOB: That usually happens with such attacks.
Answered 12/5/2015
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Yes, but...: Anxiety or panic attacks can very much cause the symptoms you describe, but it is important to speak to one's personal physician about them so that physical causes that worsen or cause such symptoms are ruled out.
Answered 4/29/2013
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