Panic disorder and vestibular disturbance: An overview of empirical findings and clinical implications

Author(s): Larsen, D. K., Stein, M. B.

Journal/Book: J Psychosom Res. 1998; 44: The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England OX5 1GB. Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd. 107-120.

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide a general overview of the growing literature on the relationship between panic disorder and vestibular disturbance. This relationship has been examined from two distinct perspectives, including: (a) the assessment of vestibular dysfunction in patients with panic disorder; and (b) the evaluation of panic symptomatology in patients with vestibular disturbance. Consequently, this review focuses primarily on the literature pertaining to vestibular symptoms in patients with panic disorder and panic symptomatology in patients with vestibular complaints. Subsequent to this review we discuss clinical implications suggested by the data, outline recommendations for treatment, and highlight some directions for future investigation.

Note: Review VS-Card Asmundson GJG, Wascana Rehabil Ctr, Rehabil Res Dept, Regina, SK S4S 0A5, CANADA

Keyword(s): agoraphobia; dizziness; otoneurologic; panic disorder; review; vestibular; SOCIAL PHOBIA; PSYCHIATRIC-DISORDERS; ANXIETY SYMPTOMS; DIZZINESS; PREVALENCE; ATTACKS; AGORAPHOBIA; BALANCE; OUTPATIENTS; INTERVIEW

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