The effects of suggestion on the total respiratory resistance of nonasthmatic female subjects

Subjects who were told that their breathing would worsen exhibited a reliable increase in total respiratory resistance (Rt), whereas those who were told that their breathing would improve exhibited no such change. Confirms earlier work, showing that bronchoconstriction suggestion increases Rt in hea...

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Published in:Journal of psychosomatic research 1988-01, Vol.32 (1988), p.409-416
Main Authors: Wigal, J K, Rawson, J C, Kotses, H, Creer, T L
Format: Article
Language:English
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Respiratory resistance
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Women
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Summary:Subjects who were told that their breathing would worsen exhibited a reliable increase in total respiratory resistance (Rt), whereas those who were told that their breathing would improve exhibited no such change. Confirms earlier work, showing that bronchoconstriction suggestion increases Rt in healthy individuals. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0022-3999