Year: 2015 Source: Current Treatment Options in Neurology.(2008).10(5):363-376.DOI:10.1007/s11940-008-0039-4 SIEC No: 20150412

The rates of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance (suicide risk factors) are greater in patients with allergic rhinitis than in the general population. The rate of allergy is also greater in patients with depression. Preliminary data suggest that patients with a history of allergy may have an increased rate of suicide. Clinicians should actively inquire to diagnose allergy in patients with depression and depression in patients with allergy.