Panic attacks can arise from a number of factors. If your friend was able to recover from the panic attack within 10 minutes, as well as doesn't have a history of panic attacks, she is more than likely healthy enough to visit a doctor. A visit to the physician would be the best way to determine the status of your friend's health. However, panic attacks are common and do not in themselves signify danger. A panic attack is best understood as a symptom of another underlying cause.