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  • 35 Years
  • 23/01/2025

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I've been experiencing these weird moments where I feel like I skip a breath or it just goes shallow for a quick second and then goes back to normal. It's kind of freaking me out. I had an ECG done and it turned out normal, except for some Tachycardia, but that was probably just because I got panicked while lying there. Should I be worried about this, or is it something that's relatively common and not serious?

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Dr. Dr Ranjith Darla

Dr Ranjith Darla

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  • MBBS
  • 3+ Yrs
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Random shallow breathing or skipped breaths, despite normal ECG results, may indicate:

Potential Causes

  1. Anxiety or stress
  2. Panic attacks
  3. Hyperventilation syndrome
  4. Respiratory issues (asthma, COPD)
  5. Cardiac arrhythmias (although ECG was normal)
  6. Sleep apnea
  7. Neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, multiple sclerosis)

Next Steps

  1. Consult a cardiologist or pulmonologist

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