Panic attacks are dramatically abrupt bursts of acute anxiety that feel life-threatening but are not. They build into a crescendo of fear within minutes, but what they lack in duration they make ...

These attacks are a symptom of panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder that affects some 2.4 million U.S. adults. The disorder most often begins during the late teens and early adulthood and ...

A panic attack is a severe episode of anxiety that comes on suddenly. When you’re having a panic attack, you may experience shortness of breath and chest tightness. This can feel similar to an ...

If you have an anxiety (or panic) attack, it’s also possible to experience breathing difficulties. Panic disorders may also cause shortness of breath and choking sensations. Get emergency ...

During a panic or anxiety attack, people may take rapid, shallow breaths, affecting the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide. A person may also experience a pounding heartbeat and feelings of ...

Help is out there, and the psychological therapies for anxiety and panic attacks are very effective indeed.