Can asthma trigger anxiety disorders?

Stress can induce asthma, and asthma can raise your stress levels? Here are ... Stress and anxiety can actually make your asthma symptoms worse. “Asthma is an ... These strong emotions trigger the release of chemicals, such as histamine and leukotrienes, which can trigger the narrowing of your airway. read more

These strong emotions trigger the release of chemicals, such as histamine and leukotrienes, which can trigger the narrowing of your airway. During periods of stress and anxiety, people might forget to take their asthma medications, making an attack more likely, Gergen says. read more

For example, the health information site WebMD, reported that of 86 patients with asthma in an outpatient clinic, 45 had at least one anxiety disorder, according to Isabella Nascimento, MD, of the department of psychiatry at Federal University in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. read more

Anxiety caused by specific asthma medications may lead to an anxiety disorder, states “A Consumer’s Guide to Psychiatric Drugs.” Moreover, asthma medications can exacerbate preexisting anxiety problems. read more