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What can i use to know if what i'm having is an asthma attack or an anxiety attack?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Complicated: The issue is more complicated since anxiety itself may trigger asthma. People with anxiety attack often complain of shakiness sweating, and palpitation which do not usually occur with a mild asthma attack.

Answered 4/25/2016

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