One of the most common anxiety symptoms is tightness in the chest or shortness of breath. It is well documented that anxiety can sometimes cause hyperventilation which results in shortness of breath and asthma-like symptoms. There’s also speculation that chronic stress and anxiety can cause the sufferer to unknowingly tighten up muscles in the stomach, back and chest, which lead to a tight feeling in the chest or shallow breathing.

But it is important to remember that shortness of breath can also be a symptom of many physical ailments, including asthma, heart problems, pneumonia, bronchitis and emphysema. So even if an individual suspects they have anxiety-related shortness of breath, it is important to always see a doctor first, especially if the symptoms are severe or causes lightheadedness, dizziness, discoloration of the face or lips, or numbness/ tingling sensation in the fingers or toes. These can be signs of a more serious pulmonary disorder and should be treated by a doctor immediately.

If a doctor has ruled out any physical cause for the shortness of breath, there is a good chance the discomfort is caused by anxiety or chronic stress.
By articlesnatch.com

Originally posted 2009-07-11 03:01:58.

One of the most common anxiety symptoms is tightness in the chest or shortness of breath. It is well documented that anxiety can sometimes cause hyperventilation which results in shortness of breath and asthma-like symptoms. There’s also speculation that chronic stress and anxiety can cause the sufferer to unknowingly tighten up muscles in the stomach, back and chest, which lead to a tight feeling in the chest or shallow breathing.

But it is important to remember that shortness of breath can also be a symptom of many physical ailments, including asthma, heart problems, pneumonia, bronchitis and emphysema. So even if an individual suspects they have anxiety-related shortness of breath, it is important to always see a doctor first, especially if the symptoms are severe or causes lightheadedness, dizziness, discoloration of the face or lips, or numbness/ tingling sensation in the fingers or toes. These can be signs of a more serious pulmonary disorder and should be treated by a doctor immediately.

If a doctor has ruled out any physical cause for the shortness of breath, there is a good chance the discomfort is caused by anxiety or chronic stress.
By articlesnatch.com

Originally posted 2009-07-11 03:01:58.