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Medical Conditions - Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia is defined as the phobia or fear of closed or confined spaces. Some of the common places where people with claustrophobia get triggered are elevators, tunnels, airplanes, small rooms, etc. An early childhood stressful event is a common cause of claustrophobia. Symptoms of claustrophobia include; sweating, shaking, difficulty in breathing, feeling suffocated, feeling choked, etc. The treatment of claustrophobia is behavior training.

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Claustrophobia: Fear of Confined Spaces

Claustrophobia is a type of anxiety condition characterized by an excessive fear of confined areas. Read on to know more.

4 min readApril 26, 2018
Claustrophobia: Fear of Confined Spaces

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