The Effect of the Emotions upon Diaphragmatic Function

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Abstract
Working with a series of 5 patients the author found, by taking fluoroscopic examinations at the same time that pleasant and unpleasant experiences were suggested, that the entertainment by the patients of pleasant thoughts greatly increased the range of respiratory diaphragmatic movement, while unpleasant thoughts restricted it. These findings support earlier investigations of the author which showed that the suggestion of unpleasant emotions caused narrowing of the esophageal and bronchial lumina while the suggestion of pleasant emotions brought about a prompt relaxation and enlargement of both esophageal and bronchial lumina.

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