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Depressive symptomatology, quality of life and disease control among individuals with well-characterized severe asthma

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Yonas, Michael A., Marsland, Anna L., Emeremni, Chetachi A., Moore, Charity G., Holguin, Fernando, Wenzel, Sally·2013·Journal of Asthma

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OBJECTIVES: A thorough examination of the relationship of asthma severity and control with symptoms of depression is needed to identify groups of asthmatics at high risk for poor disease control outcomes. This study examines the relationship of symptoms of depression with severity and control in a well-characterized cohort of asthmatics and healthy controls. METHODS: Depressive symptoms and quality of life were assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory. Disease control was measured by a composite index incorporating symptoms, activity limitation and rescue medication use. RESULTS: Individuals with asthma (n = 91) reported more symptoms of depression than controls (n = 36; p < 0.001). Those with severe asthma (n = 49) reported more symptoms of depression (p = 0.002) and poorer asthma control (p < 0.0001) than those with not severe asthma. Worse asthma control was associated with more depressive symptoms in severe (r = 0.46, p = 0.002) but not in not severe (r = 0.13, p = 0.40) asthmatics. The relationship of symptoms of depression among severe asthmatics was attenuated by disease control. Exploratory analyses identified specific disease symptom characteristics, as opposed to exacerbations, as associated with symptoms of depression. CONCLUSIONS: Among individuals with severe asthma, increased symptom burden is positively associated with risk for co-morbid depression. These findings point to a need for regular mood disorder screenings and treatment referrals among this group. Further research is warranted to examine whether treatment of comorbid depression improves treatment adherence and asthma-related quality of life.

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  • Asthma has a significant association with psychiatric mood disorders, especially anxiety and depression.

    “Studies have demonstrated a significant association of asthma with psychiatric mood disorders, anxiety, and depression in particular (5).”

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Authors
Yonas, M. A., Marsland, A. L., Emeremni, C. A., Moore, C. G., Holguin, F., & Wenzel, S.
Affiliations
University of Pittsburgh (US)
Corresponding author
Yonas, Michael A.
Venue
Journal of Asthma
Published
2013-07-15
Volume
50
Issue
8
Pages
884-890
ISSN
  • 0277-0903 (ISSN-L)
  • 1532-4303
OpenAlex
W2043453021
Cited by
36
References
48
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.55
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Asthma (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (UL1TR000005, KL2TR000146)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (R01HL069174, HL069174)
  • National Center for Research Resources (RR-024153, UL1RR024153)
  • National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Asthma and respiratory diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Keywords
severe asthma, depressive symptoms, depression, asthma control, quality of life, asthma severity, symptom burden, rescue medication use, activity limitation, comorbidities
MeSH terms
Adult, Asthma, Depression, Female, Forced Expiratory Volume, Humans, Male, Pennsylvania, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Socioeconomic Factors, Cohort Studies, Statistics, Nonparametric

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