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Article: Effect of self-hypnosis on hay fever symptoms: A randomized controlled intervention study
- Article from:
- American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
- Article date:
- October 1, 2005
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Langewitz, W., Izakovic, J., Schindler, c. Kiss, A., & Bircher (2005). Effect of self-hypnosis on hay fever symptoms: A randomized controlled intervention study. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 74, 165-172. This study examined the impact that self-hypnosis can have in reducing the impact of asthma and Hay Fever symptoms which affect 10-15% of adults in industrialized countries. The investigators employed a randomized controlled group study which lasted over a period of two consecutive pollen seasons. The outcome was assessed by examining nasal flow under hypnosis, pollinosis symptoms from diaries and retrospective assessments, restrictions in well-being, and use of anti-allergic ...