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 Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

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Random shallow breathing or skipped breaths, despite normal ECG results, may indicate:

Potential Causes

Anxiety or stress

Panic attacks

Hyperventilation syndrome

Respiratory issues (asthma, COPD)

Cardiac arrhythmias (although ECG was normal)

Sleep apnea

Neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, multiple sclerosis)

Next Steps

Consult a cardiologist or pulmonologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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