Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home. Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include: Feeling sad or having a depressed mood Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed changes in appetite Weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting Troubles sleeping or sleeping too much Loss of energy or increased fatigue Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., hand-wringing or pacing) or slowed Movements and speech (actions observable by others) Feeling worthless or guilty Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions Thoughts of death or suicide In this situation, you need to consult with a child or adult psychiatrist rather than coping alone with the depression.
Causes and Risk Factors Many types of dust, organisms or chemicals can cause allergic reactions in the lungs, including: Heat-loving bacteria in moldy hay. Contamination in humidifiers or air conditions (especially large systems in office buildings) Chemicals, such as urethanes (isocyanates) Questions: 1 - What is pneumonitis hypersensitivity? 2 - What causes hypersensitivity pneumonitis?
