I'm feeling really worried because every time I cry, my lungs start to hurt and it gets hard to breathe. It's like there's no air around me and I have to go outside to catch my breath. What could be causing this, and should I be concerned?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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it might be due to anxiety, reduce stress

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Answered 04/07/2025

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