India, Feb. 2 -- A panic attack is when an individual experiences an episode of intense fear without any real danger or apparent cause being present. According to Mayo Clinic, it can trigger severe physical reactions and cause a person to think that they are losing control, experiencing a heart attack, or even dying.

If a person experiences frequent panic attacks, a simple paper bag can be an invaluable tool to keep at hand, according to Dr Priyanka Sehrawat, general physician and neurologist, MD Medicine, DM Neurology from AIIMS Delhi. Taking to Instagram on February 1, Dr Sehrawat explained how it works.

When an individual experiences a panic attack, they start to breathe very fast. As a result, the carbon dioxide present in the blood...