In this entry, I would like to discuss the connection between stress, stressful life events, and their effect on asthma control. While the connection is still being worked out, there is evidence not only from clinical experience, but in research studies in humans and animals that stress can aggravate asthma.
Stress and asthma
There are many stressors that worsen asthma control in patients with asthma. These include allergens (such as cat dander and pollen), irritants (e.g., smoke), and cold...
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Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of... Read more »
According to a new study, some asthma inhalers may worsen the inflammation that leads to breathing problems. Beta-agonist inhalers like albuterol can... Read more »
Cleaning the house may trigger asthma symptoms, a new study suggests. During a 12-week study, researchers found that asthmatics experienced a... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system, which causes swelling and narrowing of the airways. Pediatric asthma refers to asthma in... Read more »
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