A panic attack is an abrupt episode of severe anxiety, that illustrates physical sensations of fear. These can include a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, trembling, and muscle tension. Panic attacks occur frequently and unexpectedly and are often not related to any external threat. A panic attack can last from a few minutes to half an hour. However, the physical and emotional effects of the attack may last for a few hours..

People who have asthma have an inflammatory lung disease. Adults can get it as well, though it is not a very common long-term illness for children. People with asthma have night-time or early-morning wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. It is present all the time, but attacks are only brought on by things that irritate your lungs..