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
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14238/pi23.5-6.1983.118-22
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
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Rukman J, Boediman I, Rahayu N. Asthma and Emotional Factor. PI [Internet]. 20Dec.2021 [cited 21Nov.2024];23(5-6):118-2. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2902
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Vol 23 No 5-6 (1983): May - June 1983
Section
Case Report

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Received 2021-12-20
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