I've been having a hard time breathing properly whenever I'm stressed out. My breathing tends to become shallow during these times. Is there any medication that might help me breathe more normally when I'm under stress?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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there are medicines to reduce your stress and that will relax your body and cause breathing normal

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Answered 04/07/2025

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