Greater length of stay and hospital charges for severe asthma in children with depression or anxiety.
Fernando A MunozLauren D BentonSamantha A KopsKatie A KowalekMichael David SeckelerPublished in: Pediatric pulmonology (2020)
Comorbid depression or anxiety is associated with significantly longer hospitalizations and higher charges for children with severe asthma. These findings add to prior reports of worse outcomes for children with asthma and comorbid depression or anxiety and suggest that improved screening for and management of these conditions in children with asthma could improve hospital outcomes and reduce costs.