Because it’s a lot faster and cheaper and most hospital don’t take insurance but ERs do
Answer: A large dome-shaped muscle under the lungs called the diaphragm squeezes downward when you breathe in, making a vacuum that causes a rush of fresh air into your lungs. The opposite happens when you breathe out -- your diaphragm relaxes upward, pushing on your lungs, letting them deflate. (A whole explanation from my science book. Hope this helps!)
A cure for autophobia would be medication and therapy, honestly. It's the safest way to deal with it.