Input from a psychologist can help improve asthma symptoms

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-09/elf-ifa090314.php

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 8-Sep-2014

Contact: Lauren Anderson
European Lung Foundation
Input from a psychologist can help improve asthma symptoms

Munich, Germany: Psychological input into the treatment and management of people with severe asthma can help improve their symptoms, according to a new study.

People with severe asthma often experience symptoms that are difficult to treat. There is current debate in the healthcare community about the best way to treat these people. Around 27% of people with severe asthma are thought to experience psychological problems'; however, this isn't routinely addressed by asthma healthcare professionals.

The new research, presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Munich today (8 September 2014), suggests that severe asthma symptoms could improve when psychological needs are addressed in this group of patients.

•••••



•••••



•••••