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Can you use an inhaler for anxiety attacks?

I am a 33 year old female. I want to know if you can use an inhaler for anxiety attacks? I have trouble breathing during anxiety attacks.

1 Answer

Inhalers can only relieve the breathing difficulties related to reactive airway disease like asthma. It has no role in the treatment of anxiety-related breathing difficulties. Four condition deep breathing exercises, meditation, and cognitive behavioral therapy are the good non-pharmacological treatment options.