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Podcast: Heal Within with Dr. Evette Rose
Episode: Season 13 - Episode 30: Psychosomatics of Emphysema EVETTE ROSE
Description: Send us a textEmphysema is a chronic lung condition characterized by damage to the air sacs in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing and shortness of breath. While emphysema is primarily caused by long-term exposure to irritants such as tobacco smoke, air pollution, and other environmental factors, psychosomatic factors can also contribute to the symptoms and progression of the condition.Psychosomatic emphysema may manifest in the following ways:π₯Breathing difficulties: People who suffer from anxiety and panic disorders may experience breathing difficulties and shortness of breath, even in the absence of physical lung damage.