Your friend has had bouts of chest pain, nausea and fears of losing control. She states that when these occur she also feels like someone is somthering her with a pillow because she can't seem to catch her breath. She has had 4 attacks in 4 weeks. According to ICD-9, how would you classify her panic disorder?

Your friend has had bouts of chest pain, nausea and fears of losing control. She states that when these occur she also feels like someone is somthering her with a pillow because she can't seem to catch her breath. She has had 4 attacks in 4 weeks. According to ICD-9, how would you classify her panic disorder?



a) Intermittent
b) Moderate
c) Severe




Answer: C


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