The prevalence of anxiety disorders in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Karajgi, B; Rifkin, A; Doddi, S; Kolli, R · Am J Psychiatry · 1990

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

Fifty consecutive outpatients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were evaluated for lifetime prevalence of psychiatric morbidity. Eight percent had a diagnosis of panic disorder. This finding suggests that this patient population should be monitored for panic disorder.

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