Thread: Stress trigger Asthma?

Its a strong possiblity, do you get panic attacks as well?

It doesnt necessarily trigger asthma directly but it can aid in having an asthma attack because as you become stressed your heart rate increases causing your blood to flow faster which indirectly causes your breathing to change..Very complicated stuff :P Id say talk to your doctor or whoever it is that diagnosed you with asthma. Find out exactly what typed of asthma you have as there are many different kinds and ask him/her what triggers it

Hey LedZeppelin,

Thanks for the info. Will check with my doctor and let you know.

As someone who had asthma for 30+ years - Yes stress is an asthma trigger ... oddly enough so is laughing. Other unexpected triggers include cold air, wind and talking too fast.

If your only trigger is stress, you might be experiencing a panic attack .... which at first feels a lot like an asthma attack ...

Hi kiaura,

You are right.The other night, I couldn't seem to breathe right. My friend kept making me laugh a lot. I took too much of my inhaler, and got the shakes, and had a hard time sleeping.

Just thought I would share...most of the time my asthma is under control but it reared its ugly head in the last few days...

Hey LedZeppelin,

I checked with my doctor and he said that I am allergic to pets. He also said that pet's dead skin flakes, urine, feces, saliva and hair can trigger asthma. I am having pets with me and it's difficult for me to live without it.

awee so sorry your pets may be making you have asthma problems. I also have asthma due to being born premature and having a trake and having bad lungs. When i was younger i'd need daily breathing machines treatments to help now i just use an inhaler.That may help you cope with your breathing problems.

Hey sarahlee20,

You are right. My asthma flare up because of my pets.If my cat licks me or scratches me, I'll get a red rash in the affected area.I need information about the tests taken to diagnose asthma. Can you help me out?