Emotional distress in children with problematic severe asthma is associated with parental anxiety and depression

Conclusions: High levels of emotional distress are common in children with PSA and are associated with parental anxiety and depression. Attention to psychological morbidity in children and their families is a vital component of asthma care.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Selby, L., Beresford, F., Saglani, S., Bush, A., Jamalzadeh, A., Moore Crouch, R., Hall, P., Fleming, L. Tags: Paediatric asthma and allergy Source Type: research