Emotions and asthma Ii
Tunsäter, A.
European Journal of Respiratory Diseases. Suppl 136(6): 131-137
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0106-4347 PMID: 6376160 Document Number: 231342
Factors such as the patient's coping mechanisms and their prognostic value are discussed. Different psychotherapeutic methods as a complement to conservative treatment are reviewed, especially hypnosis. The author stresses the multifactorial etiology of asthma. He points out the need for controlled studies of psychotherapeutic methods of treatment and objective verification of their efficacy.