Mental health problems associated with idiopathic anaphylaxis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Idiopathic Anaphylaxis (IA) is the most common anaphylactic syndrome in adults. Mental health problems associated with IA are not well recognised. We aimed to assess if patients diagnosed with IA were more likely to experience mental health problems compared to a normative Australian population. We additionally hypothesised that the number of anaphylactic episodes would correlate with symptoms of anxiety.

Methods

A total of 34 patients with at least one episode of IA were recruited from an adult immunology clinic. Patients were recruited as part of a separate study evaluating alternative aetiologies in IA. Mental health problems were measured using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). An extension of the survey included questions specifically focuse

SUBMITTER: Gardner LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10500772 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature