Anxiety and Panic Attacks In Emphysema ... - Mind Publications
Anxiety and Panic Attacks In Emphysema ... - Mind Publications
Anxiety and Panic Attacks In Emphysema ... - Mind Publications
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According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), a panic attack is<br />
diagnosed by the presence of at least four of the following symptoms:<br />
Chest pain or pressure on the chest<br />
Shortness of breath<br />
Dizziness or faintness<br />
Sweating<br />
Palpitations or accelerated heart rate<br />
Nausea<br />
Numbness or tingling in one or more parts of the body<br />
Hot flushes or chills<br />
Fear of dying, “going crazy” or losing control.<br />
Let’s now compare AHA’s heart attack warning signs <strong>and</strong> APA’s <strong>Panic</strong><br />
attack symptoms in one glance. Make sure you underst<strong>and</strong> this is not a complete<br />
list of all the warning signs of heart attack. There may be other significant warning<br />
signs of heart attack but these are the ones that AHA provides in their short list. If<br />
you suspect any problem with your heart function, consult your doctor. Do not use<br />
this as a reference for suspecting or ruling out heart problem. (Go to the next page)