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Psychogenic respiratory distress.

F O Walker1, A G Alessi, K B Digre

  • 1Department of Neurology, Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

Archives of Neurology
|February 1, 1989
PubMed
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Patients with psychogenic respiratory distress learned symptoms by observing staff anxiety. This learned behavior, driven by gain, significantly impacts diagnosis and treatment strategies for these complex cases.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Psychogenic respiratory difficulty can mimic serious medical conditions.
  • Misdiagnosis leads to invasive interventions and prolonged hospitalizations.

Observation:

  • Five patients presented with recurrent psychogenic respiratory distress alongside psychogenic neurologic symptoms.
  • Patient symptoms elicited anxiety responses from medical staff, reinforcing the distress.

Findings:

  • Patients "learned" to exhibit respiratory distress due to staff anxiety responses.
  • Primary control over symptom selection was exerted by the patient's perceived gain.

Implications:

  • Understanding behavioral mechanisms is crucial for accurate diagnosis of psychogenic respiratory distress.

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  • Targeted behavioral interventions are needed for effective treatment and prevention.
  • This highlights the importance of recognizing the role of "gain" in psychogenic symptom presentation.