变应性鼻炎诱发的焦虑和抑郁:一则自传体病例报告
Allergic Rhinitis-Induced Anxiety and Depression: An Autobiographical Case Report.
作者信息
Ramsridhar Saranya
机构信息
Department of Oral Pathology, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, IND.
出版信息
Cureus. 2023 Mar 23;15(3):e36560. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36560. eCollection 2023 Mar.
Allergic rhinitis (AR) formerly perceived to be a nuisance disease is of global health concern now, causing significant economic and social burden worldwide. It is a common inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa characterized by four cardinal symptoms: nasal pruritus, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal congestion. Poorly controlled AR can also lead to impairment in sleep and a decrease in school/work performance, thereby affecting the quality of life. In addition, AR can produce serious mental and psychological disorders such as depression and anxiety. Yoga can be used as an alternative therapy to treat AR as it has been proven to have beneficial effects in alleviating the symptoms of AR and can also have an overall relaxing effect on the body and mind. The aim of this case report is to share my first-hand experience of enduring endless suffering due to AR because of my negligent behavior. My chronic symptoms that did not resolve on medication led me to anxiety and depression, and I finally resorted to yoga and meditation to battle the disorder.
变应性鼻炎(AR)曾被视为一种令人讨厌的疾病,如今已成为全球关注的健康问题,在全球范围内造成了重大的经济和社会负担。它是鼻黏膜常见的炎症性疾病,其特征有四大主要症状:鼻痒、打喷嚏、流涕和鼻塞。控制不佳的AR还会导致睡眠障碍以及学习/工作表现下降,从而影响生活质量。此外,AR会引发严重的精神和心理障碍,如抑郁和焦虑。瑜伽可作为治疗AR的替代疗法,因为已证明它在缓解AR症状方面具有有益效果,并且对身心也能产生整体的放松作用。本病例报告的目的是分享我因疏忽行为而饱受AR无尽折磨的第一手经历。我那些药物治疗无法缓解的慢性症状导致我焦虑和抑郁,最终我求助于瑜伽和冥想与这种疾病作斗争。