A comparative study of anxiety and depression in patients with bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and tuberculosis in a general hospital of chest diseases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Depression necessitating assistance from health professionals has a lifetime prevalence of 10%. Chronic disease increases comorbidity with mood and/or anxiety disorders. Patients with chronic pulmonary disease present with severely i...

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Main Authors: Ilias Ioannis, Stamouli Dimitra, Karkanias Athanasios, Tselebis Athanasios, Moussas Georgios, Bratis Dionisios, Vassila-Demi Kalliopi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.annals-general-psychiatry.com/content/7/1/7