Relaxation and Guided Imagery as an Intervention for Asthma
The purpose of the current study is to investigate the usefulness of a Relaxation and Guided Imagery intervention for the reduction of asthmatic symptoms in adults and children whose asthma symptoms are aggravated, or triggered by anxiety. This study will replicate the previous literature to further investigate the impact that a Relaxation and Guided Imagery intervention can have on anxiety and related asthmatic symptoms using a multiple baseline (small sample size) research design. Participants will fill out questionnaires, listen to RGI audio tapes, and provide lung functioning samples by blowing into a spirometer.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  At least 8 years of age and no older than 80 years of age Have clinical levels of anxiety Report having asthma Have asthma symptoms become triggered or exacerbated by anxiety  Exclusion Criteria:  Under 8 years old or older than 80 years old No clinical levels of anxiety No asthma symptoms triggered or exacerbated by anxiety - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 8 Years - MaximumAge: 80 Years - StdAgeList: Child, Adult, Older Adult