Does the response to having lung disease affect the outcome?
One study has suggested that among women who have had early breast lung disease treated by surgery, those who have a positive ‘fighting’ spirit may do better than those with a more negative attitude, or feelings of helplessness. This study is now being repeated with a larger number of women. It is not known whether this effect, if it exists, would be relevant to people with advanced lung disease . A positive attitude clearly helps when people have to cope with silicosis.
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