Chronic Rhinosinusitis Linked to Depression

October 23rd, 2009

       

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Many different physical health issues are associated with depression, and one of the newest to be added to the list is rhinosinusitis, a condition affecting the head and throat. Interestingly, a study examining the connection between these issues found just over nine percent of participants reported histories of depression, whereas a diagnostic tool administered through a questionnaire found that over twenty percent of the group was indicated for thoughts and feelings of depression. The study’s authors have suggested that general practice screening for both health concerns may be vital in identifying clients in need of professional assistance.

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  • Alex Stewart October 23rd, 2009 at 2:58 PM #1

    The difference in the percentages seems to suggest that many suffering from depression have not identified the problem with themselves and I think regular screening for people with physical health problems can help in this direction.

  • Sidd F October 23rd, 2009 at 3:33 PM #2

    It is often seen that one problem leads to another an general and especially so in aspects of health. Better treatment combined with awareness should be provided to help the populace at large.

  • Steve October 24th, 2009 at 9:21 AM #3

    This may be a leap for me and let me tell you why. I think that people who have exhibited symptoms of depression in the past typically have a history of health related problems period. These are people who are unwell and not only does that manifest itself physically, such as with chronic sinus infections for example, but in other physical ways too I would bet. The mind is an awfully strong thing and when everything gets all messed up like it does with depression then it only seems logical that the rest of the body would suffer as well. I am just not sure that something like a sinus infection would be the only indicator. Perhaps a look at the overall physical health instead of just one type of illness would be a better indicator.

  • PETER P October 26th, 2009 at 4:10 AM #4

    I believe whichever disorder it is, it makes a person worry and feel depressed about it. It does not matter what the disorder is, all that matters is whether it is a major, complicated one and whether the person has been affected by the disorder for a long period of time.

    Anybody suffering from a disorder for a long time would be a bit negative in approach to everything and also be worried and depressed about their problem.

  • JACK October 28th, 2009 at 5:51 PM #5

    ^^ Although this can be true, it need not always be that way… not all people take a lot of tension regarding their illness and not all illnesses give people the jitters that is necessary to develop into full-fledged depression…

  • Geena November 3rd, 2009 at 2:10 AM #6

    What a strange connection!! Has it got something to do with staying up, crying yourself to sleep night after night and waking up with a cold or a heavy head?

  • Edward November 3rd, 2009 at 2:14 AM #7

    Sounds like weepy has the sniffles!!

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