Risk Factors for Anxiety in COPD Patient

• have a history of an anxiety disorder?

• feel no or little control over the disease?

• had past episodes of air hunger causing significant distress?

• taking medications that promote anxiety for the patient?

• have other reasons for worry (comorbid conditions, economic problems, etc)?

• have no or little social support?

• in a situation where oxygen or other resources are suddenly lacking?

• experience dyspnea with a heightened awareness?

• been experiencing poor sleep?

• have frequent disease exacerbations?