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Treatment of Asthma
Treatment of Tuberculosis
Treatment of Shortness of Breath
Treatment of Pneumonia
Treatment of Bronchitis
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Treatment of COPD
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Asthma / COPD are respiratory diseases, affecting lungs, causing symptoms like Cough, Sputum and Breathlessness.
Depression is a medical condition, where the patient feels sad and unhappy (even without any reason).
Why Depression is co-related with Asthma / COPD?
Some data puts 40% of world population affected by Depression of varying degree.
Unfortunately, Asthma & COPD are chronic diseases and Depression is very common in patients with chronic diseases.
What are the symptoms of Depression?
How do I suspect Depression?
Below are some symptoms, which can exist alone or in addition to other symptoms, the basic pre-requisite being, all these symptoms maybe without reason
- Irritable, angry, sad with others
- crying a lot, feeling hopeless or even suicidal
- overly sensitive to criticism, feeling guilty or worthless
Other common symptoms of depression include:
- trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- trouble concentrating or making decisions
- lack of interest in people or activities you once enjoyed
- lethargy and lack of motivation
- increased or decreased appetite
- inability to enjoy yourself or find humor in things
If there are more than 5 symptoms, then suspicion of Depression is high.
Diagnosis is always confirmed by a Specialist Doctor.
How does the co-existence of Depression with Asthma / COPD affect life?
Depression can cause both; over reporting or under reporting of symptoms, which may affect the treatment of Asthma / COPD (unnecessary extra doses or dose reduction can happen, false emergency alarms are raised or serious ailments may be missed)
What should be the best approach?
Simultaneous treatment of Asthma / COPD & Depression should be started.
Drug doses and timing should be strictly adhered to (Depression medication may take up to 8 weeks to show effect)
Any side effects should be reported at once.
What are other effective methods to control/treat Depression?
Many people who suffer from depression find relief by:
- Individual therapy and group therapy
- Yoga, Meditation, Daily exercises
- Hobbies like Music, Gardening
- Acquiring a pet of choice (please consult your Doctor before starting)
All these methods can help, cope with the disease and adapt to life with Asthma / COPD, but are not a substitute for medication.
What to do if the patient talks about or attempts suicide?
Suicide contemplation or attempt is considered as a “Silent Cry for Help”, all such patients should be treated and counseled without delay.
Let us all remember, “A Healthy Body requires a Healthy Mind”.