Panic Attacks Trouble Inhaling
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder in which you have repeated attacks of intense fear that something bad will occur when not expected.
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Panic attacks
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause is unknown. Genetics may play a role. Studies suggest that if one identical twin has panic disorder, the other twin will also develop the condition 40% of the time. However, panic disorder often occurs when there is no family...
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Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Panic attacksSymptomsA panic attack begins suddenly, and most often peaks within 10 - 20 minutes. Some symptoms may continue for an hour or more. A... Read more »
Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Panic attacksTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to help you function well during everyday life. A combination of medication and cognitive-behavioral... Read more »
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