Panic attack

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A panic attack is a sudden and intense experience of fear, triggering serious physical reaction despite a lack of real danger.[1]

Presentation

Prevalence

  • Katrina Berne reports a prevalence of 30-40% for panic attacks.[2]

Symptom recognition

Notable studies

Possible causes

Potential treatments

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See also

References

  1. ↑ "Panic attacks and panic disorder - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  2. ↑ Berne, Katrina (December 1, 1995). Running on Empty: The Complete Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFIDS) (2nd ed.). Hunter House. p. 60. ISBN 978-0897931915.
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