i have a friend that is depressed and claims to have an asthma attack can depression have to do with it? does other medications effect?
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Q: if ur depressed can it make u have an asthma attack?
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7/14/09 1:39pm
Depression cannot cause asthma, but it can trigger an attack. If your friend is having trouble with breathing the best thing for her to do is talk with her doctor. There are medicines available that can treat and prevent acute asthma symptoms.
For some good tips on how to deal with asthma/depression, click here.
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