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A 26-year-old man who is an executive has a 1-month history of episodes of tachypnea, dyspnea, feelings of choking, and a sensation of not being able to take in enough air while at work. Findings on physical examination after the first episode showed no abnormalities. Serum chemistry profile, arterial blood gas analysis, ECG, spirometry, and x-ray films of the chest show no abnormalities. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Conversion disorder
B) Generalized anxiety disorder
C) Hypochondriasis
D) Panic disorder
E) Somatization disorder
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| Diego Casali
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I think it's D.
The signs and symptoms of this man, occurring only while at work, are characteristic of panic disorder.
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| robin082006
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D
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| leen
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| sridevibandaru24
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panic disorder
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