A Psychosomatic Approach to Patients with Chronic Cough and Respiratory Discomfort

Abstract

・At first, among many biological diseases with chronic cough and respiratory discomfort, we should make a careful diagnosis.

・Patients with chronic cough, such as cough variant asthma, are more depressed and anxious than patients with classic asthma.

・Psycho-social evaluation is needed to patients with respiratory discomfort, such as emphysema.

・The evaluation of biological, psychological and social problems is very important to control respiratory symptoms such as chronic cough and respiratory discomfort.