WHY DO OUR THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS INFLUENCE BREATHLESSNESS?
SPOILER ALERT! ~ Cues linked to breathlessness trigger sensations even without the original cause. ~ Negative emotions like anxiety and depression play a significant role in breathlessness perception. ~ Anxiety and depression often coexist with respiratory issues, intensifying breathlessness. ~ You would feel more out of breath when you’re in a place or situation that […]
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF ANXIETY IN IDIOPATHIC HYPERVENTILATION?
Trait anxiety contributes to breathing pattern changes such as breathlessness and hyperventilation.