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dizziness and shortnessof breath

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sweetybokhari
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03/04/07 - 03:20 PM

A 26-year old woman presents to the Emergency room with shortness of breath,dizziness and tingling in her fingers for which no organic cause can be found.which one of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis?
1) situational reaction
2) endogenous anxiety
3) caffeinism
4) hyperventilation syndrome
5) post-traumatic stress disorder

92306
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03/04/07 - 04:34 PM

4) hyperventilation syndrome

mytime
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03/04/07 - 04:49 PM

3. Caffeinism

robin082006
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03/04/07 - 05:24 PM

Sounds like panic attack

2--> endogenous anxiety

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03/05/07 - 12:24 AM

4. hypocalcemia due to hyperventilation in Anxiety

92306
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03/06/07 - 02:40 PM

what is the ans? sweetybokhari

Luckyall
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03/06/07 - 03:04 PM

Hventilation Sdr ?

sweetybokhari
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03/06/07 - 06:45 PM

4) Hyperventilation syndrome

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