Author

Publication

2005 - Karger, Muenchen, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

43,000 words, Guess

Page Count

172 pages

Physical Format

EBook

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL24294882M
  • ISBN-103805575793
  • OCLC Control Number52514441
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003054541
  • OverDrive0919D09E-9CEC-4AC2-8A9A-BD13325E8406

Classifications

  • LCCRC591 .A7287 2003

Description

The relation between psychiatric disorders and general medical conditions is currently a topic of much interest. This volume includes a broad range of papers dealing with psychosocial issues in the morbidity of asthma, depressive symptoms which appear to be more common in asthma patients than in the general population, the link between asthma and anxiety disorders, or side effects of corticosteroid therapy. Furthermore, one paper looks at problems with adherence to treatment and the interaction between patient and provider and another one presents a model of changing human health behavior. Emotional disturbances contributing to several primarily psychogenic illnesses that mimic asthma are also covered. Each chapter includes an overview of the field for those with minimal knowledge of the topic.This book is written by experts for clinicians, general practitioners, mental health professionals, allergists, pulmonologists, and primary care practitioners involved in treating asthma patients especially with a view to the psychological aspects and their influence on the disease.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Asthma: Social and Psychological Factors and Psychosomatic SyndromesEBookKarger2005

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