Preferred Label : Claustrophobia;
MeSH definition : Persistent and irrational fear of enclosed places (e.g., elevators, closets, tunnels)
or of being confined (e.g., in an airplane or the backseat of a car). Situations where
enclosure or confinement may be encountered are often avoided or else endured with
intense anxiety or distress. The focus of fear is typically on panic symptoms triggered
in these situations, such as feelings of being unable to breathe, choking, sweating,
and fears of losing control. (From APA Dictionary of Psychology, accessed 11/8/2023);
MeSH synonym : Claustrophobias;
Origin ID : D000098452;
UMLS CUI : C0008909;
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Persistent and irrational fear of enclosed places (e.g., elevators, closets, tunnels)
or of being confined (e.g., in an airplane or the backseat of a car). Situations where
enclosure or confinement may be encountered are often avoided or else endured with
intense anxiety or distress. The focus of fear is typically on panic symptoms triggered
in these situations, such as feelings of being unable to breathe, choking, sweating,
and fears of losing control. (From APA Dictionary of Psychology, accessed 11/8/2023)
