One day in class, Josef began to sweat and feel short of breath. He was suddenly dizzy and afraid he would pass out. Even though he had no heart issues, Josef felt as if he were having a heart attack. There seemed to be nothing that triggered Joseph having this experience. The disorder that BEST describes what Josef is experiencing is:

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Josef's symptoms—sudden onset of sweating, shortness of breath, dizziness, and intense fear resembling a heart attack without a clear trigger—are characteristic of a panic attack, which is a key feature of panic disorder.

One Day in Class, Josef Began to Sweat and Feel