Does anxiety cause shortness of breath?
Does anxiety cause shortness of breath? What’s the cure for it? Salamatu, Abuja
Normal anxiety does not, but anxiety neurosis can lead to shortness of breath. Anxiety neurosis is a psychological disorder which occurs when there is associated palpitation. Undue worry is something one has to avoid at all cost because if it is not controlled it could become pathological.
Treatment includes anxiolytic drugs and counselling.