Some people experience feelings of anxiety and panic attacks during times of high stress, such as we are living through now with the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why it’s important to understand the differences, and similarities, of symptoms of panic attacks compared to symptoms of COVID-19.  Panic attacks, though uncomfortable while they are occurring, have an abrupt beginning and a specific end, usually within 30 minutes. But if you have a persistent fever and dry cough or trouble breathing, call your doctor or visit http://cdc.gov/coronavirus .