Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Somatizing disorders affecting the respiratory tract.

G J Connett1

  • 1Southampton University Hospitals Trust, U.K. GaryConnett@SUHT.freeserve.co.uk

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|June 1, 2000
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The tracheal system of the Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) - A micro-CT study.

Journal of insect physiology·2023
Same author

Lumacaftor-ivacaftor in the treatment of cystic fibrosis: design, development and place in therapy.

Drug design, development and therapy·2019
Same author

Impact of antibiotic treatment for pulmonary exacerbations on bacterial diversity in cystic fibrosis.

Journal of cystic fibrosis : official journal of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society·2012
Same author

Colloidal silver for lung disease in cystic fibrosis.

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine·2008
Same author

Use of 16S rRNA gene profiling by terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis to compare bacterial communities in sputum and mouthwash samples from patients with cystic fibrosis.

Journal of clinical microbiology·2006
Same author

Bronchoalveolar lavage.

Paediatric respiratory reviews·2005

Many children experience respiratory symptoms without a clear organic cause. This review covers non-organic somatization disorders like habit cough, laryngeal dysfunction, and hyperventilation, offering diagnostic and treatment guidance.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Childhood respiratory symptoms are prevalent.
  • Not all cases have an identifiable organic etiology.
  • Non-organic causes, or somatization, are often overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the spectrum of non-organic somatization disorders in pediatric respiratory symptoms.
  • To provide guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of specific conditions.
  • To aid clinicians in differentiating functional from organic respiratory complaints.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of non-organic somatization disorders in pediatric respiratory illness.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria for habit cough, laryngeal dysfunction, and hyperventilation.
  • Synthesis of current treatment recommendations for these conditions.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Non-organic somatization disorders represent a significant portion of pediatric respiratory complaints.
  • Habit cough, laryngeal dysfunction, and hyperventilation are common functional disorders.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies on careful history, examination, and exclusion of organic disease.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatricians should consider non-organic causes for persistent respiratory symptoms.
  • Early recognition and appropriate management of habit cough, laryngeal dysfunction, and hyperventilation are crucial.
  • Addressing the psychosocial context is often key to successful treatment.