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  • Shortness of breath when lying down

  • Breathing out is easy but breathing in is difficult

  • Wake up in the middle of the night with shortness of breath

  • Feeling that I am suffocating and will die from the breathlessness

  • Shortness of breath in the morning

  • Short of breath because of rapid breathing

  • Constantly in fear of the next panic attack

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What is hyperventilation syndrome . panic disorder?

An anxiety disorder in which a person has repeated and often unexpected panic attacks. These panic attacks involve a sudden onset of intense fearfulness in the absence of danger and includes physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, chest pain or discomfort, choking or smothering sensations, sweating, and dizziness.

Symptoms of hyperventilation syndrome . panic disorder

  • Feeling breathless

  • Episodes of sudden, severe anxiety or fear

  • Decreased sensation over skin

  • Constantly in fear of the next panic attack

  • Feeling more sensitive or irritable

  • Difficulty sleeping (Insomnia)

  • Fearing that if the breathlessness continues, death is imminent

  • Fears that are sometimes irrational or illogical

Questions your doctor may ask to check for hyperventilation syndrome . panic disorder

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hyperventilation syndrome . panic disorder

  • Are you breathless or having hard time breathing?

  • Do you have episodes of sudden, severe anxiety or fear?

  • Do you feel the sensation on your skin has changed?

  • Are you constantly in fear of the next panic attack?

  • Do you feel more sensitive or irritable?

Treatment for hyperventilation syndrome . panic disorder

There are both medication and psychotherapy options to help with panic disorder. Exposure and Response Prevention based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is particularly well known to help.

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References

  • American Psychological Association - Panic Disorder

    https://dictionary.apa.org/panic-disorder

  • American Psychological Association - Panic Attack

    https://dictionary.apa.org/panic-attack

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Reviewed By:

Weston S. Ferrer, MD

Weston S. Ferrer, MD (Psychiatry)

Weston Ferrer is a physician leader, psychiatrist, and clinical informaticist based in San Francisco. With nearly a decade of experience in academia and more recent immersion in industry, he has made significant contributions to the fields of digital health, health tech, and healthcare innovation. | As an Associate Professor at UCSF, Weston was involved in teaching, leadership, and clinical practice, focusing on the intersection of technology and mental health. He recently led mental health clinical for Verily (formerly Google Life Sciences), where he applied his expertise to develop innovative solutions for mental healthcare using the tools of AI/ML, digital therapeutics, clinical analytics, and more.. | Weston is known for his unique ability to innovate and support product development while bringing pragmatism to technology entrepreneurship. He is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to leveraging technology to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. |

Yoshinori Abe, MD

Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)

Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.

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