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What is, or what causes, air hunger, and does it go away if you use an oxygen tank?
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Air hunger: This term is often applied to people who have a sensation of shortness of breath but the root cause is anxiety. There is nothing wrong with their heart or lungs.
Answered 4/14/2017
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