[Analysis on quality of life and personality characteristics of allergic rhinitis]

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2010 Mar;24(5):200-2.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To probe into both the quality of life and personality characteristics of allergic rhinitis (AR) patients.

Method: AR patients were investigated by questionnaires of SRF-36, EPQ, SAS, SDS, then the influencing factors were analyzed by multiple regression analysis.

Result: People suffered from AR were influenced on quality of life, especially on role-physical, general health, role-emotional; there was no obviously difference on personality characteristics; however, anxiety tendency but no depressive emotion was observed.

Conclusion: In order to seek better treatment under new medical model, we should put emphasis on the quality of life and personality characteristics of AR patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Asthma / epidemiology
  • Asthma / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Quality of Life*
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / epidemiology
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires*
  • Young Adult