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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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for this query. Your child is suffering from claustrophobia.
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