[CME: Fear of Flying and Flying Phobia]

CME: Fear of Flying and Flying Phobia Abstract. Fear of flying and flying phobia are very common in the general population and can lead to substantial distress. Symptoms and diagnosis of fear of flying and flying phobia will be described. Severe fear of flying can be diagnosed as specific phobia or alternatively as agoraphobia. Cognitive behavioral therapy with exposure in vivo has been shown to be the most effective treatment. The treatment with benzodiazepines is the main priority for the general practitioner and will be subsequently discussed. The treatment of flying phobia and agoraphobia will be described based on two examples.