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====Panic attacks====

'''Panic attacks''' are periods of intense anxiety that are of sudden onset <ref>http://m-w.com/dictionary/panic%20attack | Panic attack - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary</ref> and of variable duration from minutes to hours.<ref>Panic disorder | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000924.htm</ref> Panic attacks usually begin abruptly, may reach a peak within 10 to 20 minutes, but may continue for hours in some cases. Panic attacks usually subside on their own over the next several hours.

'''Panic attacks''' are periods of intense anxiety that are of sudden onset<ref>http://m-w.com/dictionary/panic%20attack | Panic attack - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary</ref> and of variable duration from minutes to hours.<ref>Panic disorder | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000924.htm</ref> Panic attacks usually begin abruptly, may reach a peak within 10 to 20 minutes, but may continue for hours in some cases. Panic attacks usually subside on their own over the next several hours.

The cognitive and physical effects of a panic attack are detailed below:

*'''Hyperventilation''' - Hyperventilation occurs when one breathes deeper and more rapidly than usual. When hyperventilating, one may feel as though they are struggling to get enough air. As this causes a decrease of carbon dioxide in the blood, it may result in lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, or a tingling sensation in one's limbs. <ref>Hyperventilation | http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperventilation-topic-overview</ref>

*'''Hyperventilation''' - Hyperventilation occurs when one breathes deeper and more rapidly than usual. When hyperventilating, one may feel as though they are struggling to get enough air. As this causes a decrease of carbon dioxide in the blood, it may result in lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, or a tingling sensation in one's limbs.<ref>Hyperventilation | http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperventilation-topic-overview</ref>

*'''Abnormal heart rate and palpitations''' - Due to the release of stress hormones, one may experience heart symptoms including missed beats, palpitations, heart pain, and an accelerated heart rate.

*'''Sweating'''

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 ====Panic attacks====
-'''Panic attacks''' are periods of intense anxiety that are of sudden onset <ref>http://m-w.com/dictionary/panic%20attack | Panic attack - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary</ref> and of variable duration from minutes to hours.<ref>Panic disorder | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000924.htm</ref> Panic attacks usually begin abruptly, may reach a peak within 10 to 20 minutes, but may continue for hours in some cases. Panic attacks usually subside on their own over the next several hours.
+'''Panic attacks''' are periods of intense anxiety that are of sudden onset<ref>http://m-w.com/dictionary/panic%20attack | Panic attack - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary</ref> and of variable duration from minutes to hours.<ref>Panic disorder | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000924.htm</ref> Panic attacks usually begin abruptly, may reach a peak within 10 to 20 minutes, but may continue for hours in some cases. Panic attacks usually subside on their own over the next several hours.
 The cognitive and physical effects of a panic attack are detailed below:
-*'''Hyperventilation''' - Hyperventilation occurs when one breathes deeper and more rapidly than usual. When hyperventilating, one may feel as though they are struggling to get enough air. As this causes a decrease of carbon dioxide in the blood, it may result in lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, or a tingling sensation in one's limbs. <ref>Hyperventilation | http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperventilation-topic-overview</ref>
+*'''Hyperventilation''' - Hyperventilation occurs when one breathes deeper and more rapidly than usual. When hyperventilating, one may feel as though they are struggling to get enough air. As this causes a decrease of carbon dioxide in the blood, it may result in lightheadedness, a rapid heartbeat, chest pain, or a tingling sensation in one's limbs.<ref>Hyperventilation | http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperventilation-topic-overview</ref>
 *'''Abnormal heart rate and palpitations''' - Due to the release of stress hormones, one may experience heart symptoms including missed beats, palpitations, heart pain, and an accelerated heart rate.
 *'''Sweating'''