The impact of disease severity and symptoms on anxiety and depression in individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - PubMed
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- IPF is linked to high rates of anxiety (27.5%) and depression (28.2%).
- Worse dyspnea and lower energy are independent factors for anxiety and depression.
- Younger age is also associated with anxiety.
- Lung function (FVC%) did not correlate with anxiety or depression.
- Changes in anxiety relate to changes in dyspnea, cough, and energy over time.
- Mental health burden in IPF requires better recognition and symptom management.