Abstract
An estimated 33% of patients with COPD have co-morbidities in terms of anxiety and/or depression (A&D). A large proportion of these patients are not diagnosed, mainly because some of the core symptoms of A&D can be misinterpreted as being caused by COPD. Untreated A&D in patients with COPD can have a negative impact on several parameters e.g. dyspnoea and mortality. On this basis, this review argues, that special focus in primary care and hospitals on diagnosing and treating A&D in patients with COPD using anti-depressants or cognitive therapy can reduce symptom burden and significantly improve quality of life.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Examination and treatment of anxiety and depression in patients with COPD |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V09200679 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Læger |
Vol/bind | 184 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 10. jan. 2022 |
Emneord
- Anxiety Disorders/diagnosis
- Anxiety/diagnosis
- Depression/diagnosis
- Humans
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive/complications
- Quality of Life