Disease burden, psychological well-being and attitudes regarding the set of emergency medication in adults with insect venom allergy
International Archives of Allergy and Immunology May 20, 2018
Schaarschmidt ML, et al. - Researchers used a paper-based questionnaire to determine the disease burden, levels of anxiety and depression, and assessed attitudes towards the set of emergency medication in patients (≥18 years) presenting with an insect venom allergy. They found an association of insect venom allergy with a moderate disease burden and a good compliance with carrying the emergency medication. However, the presence of borderline or significant anxiety and/or depression disorders was detected in several participants. In order to identify patients in need of psychological support, inquiring the patient regularly regarding the psychological well-being was suggested a necessity.
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