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Research Notes on Panic Attacks


Panic attacks are a sudden intense fear or anxiety. Panic attacks can be very scary. When you have a panic attack it can often feel as though you are dying.1 Panic attacks are very common, occurring in 10% of the population. Women are more likely to have them than men.2

Fast Facts:

  • Symptoms may include sweating, racing heart, upset stomach, chest pain, and dizziness.3
  • The fear of having a panic attack can cause a panic attack.4
  • Treatment may include therapy and medications.5

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Research Notes References

  1. Mayo Clinic: Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
  2. Merck Manuals: Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
  3. MedicineNet: Panic Attacks
  4. FamilyDoctor: Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
  5. Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder - Topic Overview

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