What Is White Coat Syndrome?
8. Countering White Coat Syndrome
If you want to get a natural reading of your blood but you are concerned about white coat syndrome, there are some things you can do to help. One of these is to ask if you can move to a quiet area where there are fewer people. You can also ask the nurse to wait for a little while if you are feeling particularly anxious.
For other people, trying to talk about a different subject may be enough to bring their blood pressure down. Breathing deeply and slowly is another way that many people find effective at reducing their blood pressure.
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