Feel short of breath

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Asked for Male, 37 Years

This is the problem I have from so long that all of sudden I feel short of breath probably due to anxiety and panic attacks in past but from last few days it happen very frequent. Especially when I think about it. Also when I go to office cover my nose and mouth with mask all the time. Sometime mask also make me feel less breathing. Not sure less breathing happening due to anxiety or anxiety happening due to less breathing. Worst thing is nowadays we connect everything with corona virus especially when cases are happening everywhere including nearby. plz help

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Dr. Sunil Kumar

Pulmonologist 13 yrs exp Udaipur

Hi noted your concern. Anxiety and breathing have a cycle once you are anxious you may develop breathing difficulty and then after become more anxious.

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Dr. Aditya Parihar Pulmonologist 22 yrs exp Nagpur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Aditya Parihar

Pulmonologist 22 yrs exp Nagpur

Yes noted above history and related concerns. Social distancing and wearing mask in society with proper method , and disposal is utmost importance. Don’t worry and panic about it,herd immunity from the pandemic is already started.

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