[On the psychosomatic theory of asthma bronchiale. A review (author's transl)]

Abstract

Following a review of classical psychosomatic theory on asthma bronchiale new research findings leading to a revised formulation of an actual psyschosomatic concept of this disease are reviewed. Furthermore results of different research studies in the literature using behavior modification methods and structural family therapy are presented. Finally, clinical implications of the findings reviewed are proposed.