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A controlled study of a breathing therapy for treatment of hyperventilation syndrome

1985; Elsevier BV; Volume: 29; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0022-3999(85)90008-x

1879-1360

Paul Grossman, Jennifer C. Swart, P.B. Defares,

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A therapy directed toward slowing and regularizing the ventilatory pattern was compared with a partial-treatment, comparison procedure for individuals with somatic and psychological symptoms attributable to hyperventilation episodes (i.e. hyperventilation syndrome). Comparing repeated measures between a pretreatment baseline session and a post-treatment followup, we found that the experimental therapy, in contrast to the comparison procedure, produced a greater number of, and more extensive, improvements in psychological, symptom complaint and ventilatory dimensions. Results also suggest changes in central respiratory control mechanisms as a consequence of treatment.