Abstract
Objective: The authors tested the hypothesis that hyperreactivity to CO2 in healthy subjects represents an underlying familial vulnerability to panic disorder. Method: One vital-capacity inhalation of 35% CO2 and 65% O2 was administered to each of 84 patients with panic disorder, 23 healthy first- degree relatives of probands with panic disorder, and 44 healthy subjects with no family history of panic disorder. Results: The first-degree relatives of the probands with panic disorder reacted significantly more than the healthy subjects and significantly less than the probands. Conclusions: These findings suggest an association between family history of panic disorder and hyperreactivity to 35% CO2 in healthy subjects.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 623-625 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American Journal of Psychiatry |
Volume | 152 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 1995 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health