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Shortness of breath
I am having difficulty breathing. Breathing feels heavy and shallow. I also notice that I hold my breath when I start to concentrate on something.
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Breathing is a normal reflex of the body. You can volunterily hold you breath for a few seconds to few minutes depending on your breath holding treating. You would ve still breathing when you are comcentrationg on something, it is just that you do not realise it. So do not worry.
If you continue to breath heavy and shallow, please show a physician.
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern s. It could be anxiety . Consult a doctor for a detailed examination.
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
You need thourogh evaluation by your family doctor. If that is normal, then consider ways for proper stress management
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