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Stress, mindfulness, and the allergic patient 자세히보기
  • 자료유형학술지논문
  • 저자명Marshall, Gailen D.,Tull, Matthew T.
  • 학회/출판사/기관명Informa Healthcare
  • 출판년도2018
  • 언어영어
  • 학술지명/학위논문주기EXPERT REVIEW OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY
  • 발행사항Vol.14No.12[2018]_x000D_
  • ISBN/ISSN1744-666X
  • 소개/요약The global incidence and prevalence of allergic diseases are increasing as is the intensity and duration of excessive psychological stress due to multiple factors associated with living in today's world such as personal, social and political unrest, increased fear and anxiety, and/or depression often leading to hopelessness. Both allergy and chronic psychological stress are characterized by immune imbalances that have similar characteristics. Thus, it is reasonable to posit that the two are interactive and stress may induce as well as complicate at least some allergic diseases. Areas covered: Stress management/reduction has been proposed with various physical, pharmacological, and psychological interventions for both preventive and therapeutic reasons. A useful intervention involves mindfulness techniques, which allow the individual to put their life situation in context for better personal management. Expert commentary: Future studies must be developed that will further examine the role of excess psychological stress in specific allergic diseases and evaluate the effectiveness of various stress intervention protocols, particularly those involving mindfulness, to determine which individual would best respond clinically to which intervention. When this is accomplished, assessment and treatment of psychological stress will become a standard component of clinical care for allergy, asthma, and other immune-based diseases.