Assessment of mental health status in primary ciliary dyskinesia and cystic fibrosis patients and their parents

Conclusion: Symptoms of depression and anxiety were prevalent in PCD and CF both in patients and parents. Symptoms were more severe and common in mothers. PCD patients shown less depression symptoms and higher anxiety symptoms compared to CF patients. PCD parents shown more depression symptoms than CF parents.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Graziano, S., Mirra, V., Ullmann, N., Rusciano, R., Lucidi, V., Cutrera, R., Tabarini, P. Tags: Cystic fibrosis Source Type: research