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Relaxation therapy in asthma: a critical review
Psychosomatic Medicine
|August 1, 1981
Summary
Psychological interventions like relaxation and biofeedback can improve asthma symptoms and respiratory function. However, effectiveness varies based on individual factors like age and asthma severity.
Area of Science:
- Psychology and Medicine
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Asthma involves complex psychological and physiological factors affecting airway function.
- Psychological interventions are explored for their potential to influence asthma management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the relationship between psychological factors and asthma.
- To evaluate psychological treatment mechanisms influencing airway caliber.
- To critically analyze the effects of various psychological therapies on asthma.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and critical analysis of studies on psychological interventions for asthma.
- Evaluation of mental and muscular relaxation therapy, systematic desensitization, and biofeedback-assisted relaxation.
- Analysis of subjective and objective outcomes in pediatric and adult asthma patients.
Main Results:
- Muscular relaxation therapy alone showed no significant effect on asthma.
- Mental relaxation techniques (autogenic training, transcendental meditation), systematic desensitization, and biofeedback-assisted relaxation demonstrated subjective improvements.
- Clinically significant improvements in respiratory function and objective parameters were observed with specific psychological methods.
Conclusions:
- Certain psychological therapies offer benefits for asthma management.
- Effectiveness of these interventions is variable, influenced by patient age and asthma severity.
- Further research into tailored psychological approaches for asthma is warranted.
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