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[Allergic illnesses and psychiatric disorders]

R Retamales Rojas1

  • 1Departamento de Especialidades Médicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.

Actas Luso-Espanolas De Neurologia, Psiquiatria Y Ciencias Afines
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Allergic patients, particularly those with drug hypersensitivity, often experience psychological disorders like anxiety. Women aged 30-50, housewives with elementary education, are more likely to seek psychological support for allergies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Allergology
  • Clinical Psychology

Context:

  • Study conducted in a General Hospital's Allergic Service.
  • Involved 56 patients diagnosed with hypersensitivity to drugs, allergic rhinitis, or asthma.
  • Patients presented with various psychological disorders.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of psychological disorders in allergic patients.
  • To identify specific patient demographics and allergic conditions associated with psychological comorbidities.
  • To determine common psychological traits among allergic individuals seeking treatment.

Summary:

  • Patients with drug hypersensitivity exhibited the highest incidence of psychological disorders.
  • Demographically, patients receiving psychological attention were predominantly women aged 30-50, housewives with elementary education.
  • Expressed anxiety was a common psychological feature across the studied allergic patient groups.

Impact:

  • Highlights the significant psychological burden in allergic conditions, especially drug hypersensitivity.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the need for integrated psychological assessment and support in allergy care.
  • Suggests targeted interventions for at-risk demographics, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

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