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Are you struggling with ‘air hunger’? Neurologist explains little-known anxiety symptom

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A neurologist explains what ‘air hunger’ is and how this little-known anxiety condition may actually be one of the ‘worst’ symptoms of a mental health condition. I explained exactly how to deal with the symptoms.

Experiencing ‘air hunger’ can be terrifying (photos)(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Struggling to catch your breath can be scary and can make your anxiety even worse.

Feeling short of breath because you can’t fill your lungs with enough air can be incredibly anxiety-provoking in itself. This condition can also be caused by anxiety in people suffering from mental health conditions, creating a continuous “fight or flight” loop in the body that can be difficult to break. A neurologist explained what “air hunger”, scientifically known as dyspnea, is, how it manifests in the body, and how to relieve this anxiety symptom.




Chiropractic neurologist Dr. Tommy Pang explains what the condition is like on his TikTok page (@dr.tpang), calling it one of the “worst” symptoms of anxiety for those who suffer from it. He pointed out that there is a possibility. He said, “I’m trying to breathe, but I feel like I’m not breathing enough.

“If you force yourself to yawn, you can’t fill your lungs with air. It’s like there’s no oxygen in the air or your lungs are too weak,” the medical expert and content creator explained.

He said this could also be a symptom of positional tachycardia syndrome (PoTS), which occurs when your heart rate increases rapidly when you stand up from a sitting or lying position, leading to dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and It added that it could cause chest pain. Feeling pain or palpitations, shaking or swearing – According to the NHS.

Mr. Tang advised: follow up video This symptom can be countered by sitting down, looking at a circle on the wall at eye level, and then starting to move your head very slowly from left to right. Focusing on circular movements throughout the exercise, Tan explains that you need to stand up very slowly afterwards, which will “stabilize your nervous system” and minimize the feeling of shortness of breath you’re experiencing. claims that it may be useful. However, never try this method if you are feeling dizzy. Discontinue use immediately if these symptoms occur.

of NHS explains Shortness of breath can be caused by or create anxiety. “Shortness of breath often causes feelings of anxiety and panic. Anxiety tends to intensify the feeling of shortness of breath, which in turn causes more anxiety.”

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