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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Shortness Of Breath

HI IM HAVING SHORTNESS OF BREATH FOR A COUPLE OF WEeks now it used to be only when lying down now I also have it when talking. Im dealing with anxiety so I kept on blaming it on that and x checked it out. my insurance is not good for another 10 days till I can see a doctor please advise if this is an emergency or it can wait. in addition my period is now late can shortness of breath be a sign of early pregnancy? kindly awaiting ur response amy
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion, you are mostly having anxiety related symptoms.
Stress and anxiety can also cause menstrual abnormality.
But better to rule out Pulmonary causes for your breathlessness. So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If this is normal then no need to worry for lung disease. Your all symptoms are due to anxiety.
Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
So don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension,be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Shortness Of Breath

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you are mostly having anxiety related symptoms. Stress and anxiety can also cause menstrual abnormality. But better to rule out Pulmonary causes for your breathlessness. So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If this is normal then no need to worry for lung disease. Your all symptoms are due to anxiety. Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. So don t worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension,be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.