Psychogenic intractable sneezing in children - 12/10/17
Doi : 10.1016/S0022-3476(84)80038-4
Garrett E. Bergman, M.D. ⁎, Linda B. Hiner, M.D.
Department of Pediatrics, The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
*Reprint requests: Garrett E. Bergman, M.D., Department of Pediatrics. The Medical College of Pennsylvania, 3300 Henry Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19129.
Abstract |
Four preadolescent children had paroxysms of intractable sneezing. After days of hospitalization and numerous local and systemic drug treatments had failed, a psychogenic cause of their problem was entertained. This uncommon form of conversion reaction most often occurs between the ages of 9 and 15 years, and prognosis is good if the appropriate interventions are undertaken.
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Pubblicato da Elsevier Masson SAS.
Vol 105 - N° 3
P. 496-498 - settembre 1984 Ritorno al numero
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