Treatment of Gas Mask Phobia
1992; Oxford University Press; Volume: 157; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1093/milmed/157.2.104
ISSN1930-613X
Autores Tópico(s)Occupational Health and Performance
ResumoMany soldiers develop feelings of claustrophobia when wearing a protective mask. In the battlefield environment of today, it is essential that soldiers be able to tolerate gas masks. This article briefly reviews the historical use of gas masks in the U.S. Army. Two cases of treatment of gas mask phobia are described. Behavioral therapy techniques useful for treatment are summarized.
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