Psychophysiological Assessment of Respiratory Function in Panic Disorder
Psychosomatic MedicinePublished 1 January 1997
Mark T. Hegel, Robert J. Ferguson
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This study provides preliminary support for the presence of a distinct "hyperventilation subtype" of panic disorder, and lends support to a group of studies showing differences in respiratory function between panic disorder and other anxiety disorder populations.
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These findings lend support to a group of studies showing differences in respiratory function between panic disorder and other anxiety disorder populations. In addition, this study provides preliminary support for the presence of a distinct "hyperventilation subtype" of panic disorder. The implications of these findings for future research and treatment are discussed.
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