Effect of depression treatment on asthma patients
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Psychology - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Many asthmatics develop significant psychiatric reactions to some of the drugs used in its treatment. Depressed affect is a common reaction to the illness and may make the condition more difficult for the primary care physician to manage. Aim: To study the effect of depression treatment on asthma patients. Material and Methods: Seventy asthmatic patients between the age group 18-65 years were studied. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) was used to screen the subjects for depression. Appropriate treatment was given for depression and asthma as per standard guidelines. Asthma control was assessed using Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ) which includes Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV1).These scales were administered at baseline, 3rd and 6th months post-treatment. Results: Depression had no significant correlation with asthma control at baseline. At 3rd month follow up, along with decrease in depressive scores (PHQ9), there was a significant decrease in ACQ scores, implying improvement in asthma control. There was no significant decrease in FEV1. At 6-months follow up, with reduction in depression scores, there was significant reduction (improvement) in both objective and composite measures of asthma control. Conclusion: Treatment of depression among asthmatics improves the asthma control and quality of life to a level similar to those without depression. The results indicate the need to screen all asthma patients for depression.
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Samyuktha G, Ajaykumar Dhage
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