Connett GJ. Somatizing disorders affecting the respiratory tract.
Indian J Pediatr 2000;
67:129-31. [PMID:
10832240 DOI:
10.1007/bf02726188]
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Abstract
Respiratory disease in childhood is common but not all children presenting to the paediatrician have an underlying organic cause for their symptoms. This article reviews the spectrum of non-organic somatization disorders that might be encountered and advises about the diagnosis and treatment of habit cough, laryngeal dysfunction and hyperventilation.
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