Asthma Sufferers with Depression More Likely to Get Emergancy Medical Care
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A new study indicates that people who live with asthma and have a tendency to suffer from symptoms of depression and or panic disorders are more likely to end up in emergency care. There are previous studies that have indicated people with asthma are more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression, such as the one study performed at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.
The study at Johns Hopkins shows that people with asthma are more likely than those without asthma. In addition those who are depressed are less likely to follow their asthma care plan, which when neglected can lead to even more severe asthma attacks.
The more recent study which indicates that people with asthma and depression and/or panic disorders are more likely to end up in emergency care followed 185 asthma patients. They completed 2 questionnaires a year apart about the severity of their asthma, symptoms of depression and emergency room visits. About 27% of those in the study suffered from depression and 8% suffered from panic disorders. During the study period about 9% of the participants had to get emergency care at home and 5% were admitted to the hospital
In the end the study found that those participants with asthma and symptoms of depression were six times more likely than other asthma patients to be admitted to the hospital. Those with panic disorders were found to be five times more likely to receive emergency room care. Quality of life for those with asthma and symptoms depression or panic disorder is definitely affected.
Tags:Anxiety, Depression Mental Health