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[Anxiety-depressive disorders and bronchiectasis].

L Boussoffara¹, N Boudawara¹, Z Gharsallaoui¹

¹Service de pneumologie, hôpital Tahar Sfar de Mahdia, 5100 Mahdia, Tunisie.

Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires

|April 1, 2014

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Anxiety and depression are common in bronchiectasis patients, affecting quality of life. Early detection of these psychological disorders is crucial for comprehensive patient management.

Keywords:

Anxiety Anxiété Bronchiectasis Depression Dilatation des bronches Dépression

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Psychiatry
Clinical Medicine

Context:

Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition.
Anxiety and depressive disorders can significantly impact patient quality of life.
Early detection of psychological comorbidities is vital for holistic patient care.

Purpose:

To determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression in bronchiectasis patients.
To explore the correlation between disease severity and psychological distress.
To investigate the clinical significance of these comorbidities.

Summary:

A prospective study of 53 stable bronchiectasis patients found anxiety in 22.7% and depression in 20.8%.
Both anxiety and depression were significantly associated with dyspnea, low FEV1, and the need for home oxygen therapy.
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) was used for assessment.

Impact:

Highlights the high prevalence of anxiety and depression in bronchiectasis.
Emphasizes the link between psychological distress and disease severity (dyspnea, respiratory failure).
Underscores the need for integrated mental health screening in bronchiectasis management.