PSYCHOGENIC DYSPNEA

  • Ilona Laukienė
Keywords: psychogenic breathlessness, dyspnea, mood disorders, anxiety

Abstract

Psychogenic dyspnea - breathing dysfunction caused by mental reasons. This dysfunctions often are undiagnosed, because patients' outlined symptoms are very similar to symptoms of organic dyspnea. Also, there is not a single standardized method that would help to make an accurate diagnosis. The article discusses the causes of psychogenic dyspnea, its diagnostic aspects and patient care methods.

Author Biography

Ilona Laukienė

Department of Psychiatry, Lithuanian Medical, Academy University of Health Sciences

How to Cite
1.
Laukienė I. PSYCHOGENIC DYSPNEA [Internet]. PIA 2015 Sep.;17(2):34-37.[cited 2024 Nov. 22 ] Available from: http://pia.pulmoalerg.lt/index.php/PIA/article/view/293