A patient's family member died in the 9/11 World Trade Center explosion. The patient says, "I can't go into tall buildings because I get sweaty, my heart races, and I can't breathe. I get terrifying feelings the building will explode." These symptoms suggest which diagnosis?

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The patient has a severe and persistent fear of entering tall buildings. The extreme physical and emotional reactions are consistent with panic-level anxiety. The scenario does not suggest any of the other options as diagnoses.

A Patient's Family Member Died in the 9/11 World Trade