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Anxiety and asthma are linked through shared chronic inflammatory processes as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, they share a bidirectional relationship where asthma can physiologically induce anxiety [4], while anxiety can trigger asthma exacerbations [5], [6], and [7].
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Overview of Anxiety Disorders - Psychiatry - MSD Manuals msdmanuals.com 2 facts
claimAsthma can physiologically cause anxiety, and some medications used to treat asthma can also induce anxiety.
claimAnxiety can contribute to asthma exacerbations, and fears of such exacerbations can lead to avoidance behaviors, such as diminished activity or medication nonadherence, which further exacerbate asthma and diminish quality of life.
What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu 2 facts
claimChronic, low-grade inflammation is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, allergies, asthma, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and certain skin conditions.
claimChronic inflammation contributes to several major health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, allergies, asthma, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and certain skin conditions.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 1 fact
claimPeople with asthma tend to report and display high levels of negative emotions like anxiety, and asthma attacks have been linked to periods of high emotionality.
Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety frontlineerdallas.com 1 fact
measurementA 2018 systematic review of 9 studies with 278 total participants found that while biofeedback for anxiety and depression in children and adolescents with long-term physical conditions (such as chronic pain, asthma, cancer, and headache) appears promising, it cannot currently be recommended for clinical use in place of or in addition to current treatments.
What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure), certain cancers, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease), lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), mental health conditions (depression, anxiety), metabolic diseases (Type 2 diabetes), and neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease).
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
claimPeople with asthma often report high levels of negative emotions like anxiety, and asthma attacks have been linked to periods of high emotionality.
Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com 1 fact
claimInflammatory conditions include neurological conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's), autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis), gastrointestinal conditions (Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis), mental health disorders (depression, anxiety), cardiovascular issues (high blood pressure, heart disease), lung disease (asthma, COPD), metabolic disorders (type 2 diabetes), and certain cancers.