ASTHMA AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

Shruti Agnihotri, Surya Kant

Abstract


Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by hypersensitivity of the airways and reversible, episodic airway obstruction. Typical symptoms of asthma include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and dyspnoea. In addition to physiologic dysfunction, many people with asthma also suffer from psychological distress in the form of depression, anxiety, and emotional disorders. Asthma attacks and the associated panic or anxiety can affect the lifestyle, well-being, and perceived health status of people with asthma to varying degrees, making improving quality of life an important issue in asthma management. The prevalence of asthma has increased dramatically over the past decade. Globally, asthma affects about 300 million people, and this figure continues to rise.  Asthma represents a huge economic burden on society. Yoga practices have a place in the healthcare system as a treatment for a variety of psychiatric conditions, as an adjunctive treatment.

 


Keywords


Adjunctive; asthma; dyspnoea; psychiatric; quality of life.

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