Asthma and Emotional Factor

  • Jusuf Rukman Department of Child Health, Universitas Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta
  • I. Boediman Department of Child Health, Universitas Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta
  • NastIti N. Rahayu Department of Child Health, Universitas Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta
Keywords: asthma, emotional factor, recurrent asthmatic attacks, antiasthmatic drugs, phychiatric examination

Abstract

The case of boy of 12 years old suffering from recurrent asthmatic attacks has been reported.

Treatment with several antiasthmatic drugs and acupuncture did not prevent recurrency.

Psychiatric examination revealed an immature personality and anxiety state. Combined management consisting of medicaments, psychotherapy and parental counceling gave complete improvement.

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Published
2021-12-20
How to Cite
1.
Rukman J, Boediman I, Rahayu N. Asthma and Emotional Factor. PI [Internet]. 20Dec.2021 [cited 29Mar.2024];23(5-6):118-2. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2902
Section
Case Report
Received 2021-12-20
Published 2021-12-20