Art Helps to Relieve Anxiety From Asthma

By Fred Lee

The calming effect of art, whether it be music, dance, or painting, is a well known phenomenon. Now, in the first trial of its kind, art therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing anxiety in children that stems from persistent asthma, thereby improving their overall quality of life.

Asthma is a chronic lung condition that leads to inflammation and narrowing of the airways. This often results in wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and coughing. As one can imagine, the symptoms can be terrifying to young children, making the simple act of breathing a challenge, and can create a great deal of fear and anxiety.

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