A third of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps exhibit anxiety symptoms
A study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research found that approximately one-third of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps experience symptoms of anxiety. Researchers suggest that screening for psychological distress should be integrated into the standard care for these patients.
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This highlights the often-overlooked link between chronic physical conditions and mental health, advocating for a more holistic approach to patient treatment.
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Add as preferred source A considerable proportion of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) exhibit anxiety symptoms, according to a study published in the Journal of Inflammation Research .
Pei-Wen Wu, M.D., from Chang Gung University in Taoyuan, Taiwan, and colleagues examined the associations between severe CRSwNP and anxiety and depression. A total of 96 adults with severe primary diffuse CRSwNP scheduled to undergo sinus surgery and 40 healthy controls were enrolled in the study.
The researchers found that Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scores were significantly higher among patients with CRSwNP than among controls, while no significant difference was seen in Beck Depression Inventory-II scores.
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