Association of anxiety sensitivity-physical concerns and FVC with dyspnea severity in sarcoidosis
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationship of an objective functional lung parameter (FVC) and a subjective psychological factor (physical symptom concerns) with dyspnea in sarcoidosis. Dyspnea constitutes one of the most common and burdensome symptoms in sarcoidosis, yet little is known about its mechanisms and, in particular, psychological.
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Holas Pawel, Szyma ńska Julia, Dubaniewicz Anna, Farnik Małgorzata, Jarzemska Agnieszka, Krejtz Izabela, Maskey-Warzechowska Marta, Domagala-Kulawik Joanna Source Type: research