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Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 14 facts
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.
claimBiofeedback has been applied successfully to treat individuals experiencing tension headaches, high blood pressure, asthma, and phobias.
claimPsychological factors play an important role in asthma, though some researchers believe these factors only serve as triggers for a subset of asthma patients.
referencePsychophysiological disorders include cardiovascular conditions (hypertension, coronary heart disease), gastrointestinal conditions (irritable bowel syndrome), respiratory conditions (asthma, allergy), musculoskeletal conditions (low back pain, tension headaches), and skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis).
claimAsthma symptoms include repeated episodes of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing, with coughing occurring primarily during the morning and night.
accountD’Amato, Liccardi, Cecchi, Pellegrino, & D’Amato (2010) documented a case study of an 18-year-old man with asthma who experienced asthma symptoms triggered by monitoring his ex-girlfriend's activity on Facebook after a breakup; these symptoms ceased when he stopped using the platform.
measurementA longitudinal study of 145 children found that parenting difficulties during the first year of life increased the probability of the child developing asthma by 107% (Klinnert et al., 2001).
claimAirway obstruction in asthma is caused by inflammation that thickens airway walls and the tightening of muscles surrounding the airways.
claimAsthma is a chronic disease characterized by the obstruction of respiratory airways, which makes expelling air from the lungs difficult.
claimA cross-sectional study of over 10,000 Finnish college students found that high rates of personal or parental conflicts, such as parental divorce, spousal separation, or severe long-term relationship conflicts, increased the risk of asthma onset (Kilpeläinen, Koskenvuo, Helenius, & Terho, 2002).
accountIn an investigation of 20 adults with asthma, participants wore preprogrammed wristwatches that signaled them to breathe into a portable device measuring airway function; results showed that higher levels of stress and negative emotions were associated with increased airway obstruction and self-reported asthma symptoms.
claimExposure to stressful experiences, specifically those involving parental or interpersonal conflicts, is linked to the development of asthma throughout the lifespan.
measurementA study of over 4,000 middle-aged men interviewed in the early 1990s and again a decade later found that breaking off an important life partnership, such as divorce or breaking off a relationship with parents, increased the risk of developing asthma by 124% (Loerbroks, Apfelbacher, Thayer, Debling, & Stürmer, 2009).
claimCardiovascular disorders, asthma, and tension headaches are known to be influenced by stress and negative emotions such as anger, negative affectivity, and depression.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 14 facts
referenceAsthma is a chronic disease characterized by airway obstruction, which is caused by inflammation that thickens airway walls and muscle tightening that narrows the airways.
measurementThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 4,000 people die annually from asthma-related causes, and asthma contributes to an additional 7,000 deaths each year.
claimPeople with asthma often report high levels of negative emotions like anxiety, and asthma attacks have been linked to periods of high emotionality.
claimHigh levels of emotional distress during laboratory tasks and daily life negatively affect airway function and can produce asthma-like symptoms in people with asthma, according to von Leupoldt et al. (2006).
measurementIn a study of 20 adults with asthma, higher levels of negative emotions and stress were associated with increased airway obstruction and self-reported asthma symptoms, as measured by portable devices triggered by preprogrammed wristwatches (Smyth et al., 1999).
measurementAsthma rates in the United States increased by 157% between 2000 and 2010.
measurementA study of over 4,000 middle-aged men interviewed in the early 1990s and again a decade later found that breaking off an important life partnership, such as divorce or ending a relationship with parents, increased the risk of developing asthma by 124% (Loerbroks et al., 2009).
measurementA cross-sectional study of over 10,000 Finnish college students found that high rates of parent or personal conflicts, such as parental divorce or separation from a spouse, increased the risk of asthma onset (Kilpeläinen et al., 2002).
claimPeople with asthma experience symptoms including wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing, with coughing occurring primarily during the morning and night.
referencePsychophysiological disorders are categorized into cardiovascular (hypertension, coronary heart disease), gastrointestinal (irritable bowel syndrome), respiratory (asthma, allergy), musculoskeletal (low back pain, tension headaches), and skin (acne, eczema, psoriasis) types, as adapted from Everly & Lating (2002).
claimPsychological factors are considered to play an important role in asthma, though some researchers believe these factors only serve as triggers for a subset of patients.
measurementA longitudinal study of 145 children found that parenting difficulties during the first year of life increased the probability of the child developing asthma by 107% (Klinnert et al., 2001).
claimBiofeedback has been applied successfully to treat individuals experiencing tension headaches, high blood pressure, asthma, and phobias, according to Stein (2001).
measurementAsthma affects 18.7 million U.S. adults and is more prevalent among individuals with lower education and income levels.
Overview of Anxiety Disorders - Psychiatry - MSD Manuals msdmanuals.com 8 facts
claimMedications used to treat medical disorders can induce anxiety, including albuterol, corticosteroids, and theophylline for asthma; amphetamines and other stimulants for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder; levothyroxine and liothyronine for hyperthyroidism; antihistamines and decongestants for seasonal allergies; phenytoin for seizure disorders; and levodopa for Parkinson disease.
claimAsthma can physiologically cause anxiety, and some medications used to treat asthma can also induce anxiety.
claimAnxiety disorders frequently co-occur with depression, substance use disorders, personality disorders, cardiovascular disease, asthma, migraines, and arthritis.
claimMedical disorders including asthma, cardiac arrhythmias, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, hyperthyroidism, Cushing syndrome, and pheochromocytoma can induce anxiety as a symptom.
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.
claimClinicians should treat comorbid medical conditions that contribute to anxiety, such as asthma, and treat co-occurring substance use disorders concomitantly with the anxiety disorder, as substances are often used to reduce anxiety and withdrawal can induce additional anxiety.
procedureWhen diagnosing an anxiety disorder, clinicians must rule out anxiety attributable to medical conditions (such as asthma or hyperthyroidism) and substances or medications.
claimSocial fears and avoidance can be transmitted to children through parental modeling or early traumatic experiences, such as childhood maltreatment or medical illnesses like asthma.
Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 3 facts
referenceCorticosteroids, used to treat rheumatologic and immunologic disorders, cancer, and asthma, commonly cause side effects including sleep disturbances, insomnia, daytime hyperactivity, and mild hypomania (Wolkowitz et al., 1990).
claimAsthma is associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children, according to Sulit et al. (2005).
claimAsthma is associated with obstructive sleep apnea in children.
Chronic Inflammation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2 facts
claimGlucocorticoids are prescribed for inflammatory conditions including inflammatory arthritis, systemic lupus, sarcoidosis, and asthma because they prevent several mechanisms involved in inflammation.
measurementAsthma affects more than 24 million people in the United States, including more than 6 million children.
What is Inflammation? Causes, Effects, Treatment - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Mar 27, 2023 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.
The Role of Immune Cells in Inflammation jmolpat.com 1 fact
claimEosinophils are involved in the immune response to parasites and allergens and play a role in the pathophysiology of asthma and other allergic diseases.
The Center for Inflammation Science and Systems Medicine wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu 1 fact
claimPersistent inflammation increases the risk of developing autoimmune diseases, including metabolic syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, systemic lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, and asthma.
Diagnosis of Anxiety - News-Medical.Net news-medical.net 1 fact
procedureMedical conditions that must be ruled out when diagnosing anxiety include heart disease (such as mitral valve prolapse), asthma, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and substance abuse or caffeine overdose.
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of Inflammation medschool.vanderbilt.edu Feb 10, 2015 1 fact
claimInflammation is associated with a long list of disorders, including arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, blindness, cancer, diabetes, and potentially autism and mental illness.
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 Mar 22, 2024 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).
Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceCarey OJ, Locke C, and Cookson JB studied the effect of alterations in dietary sodium on the severity of asthma in men, as published in Thorax in 1993.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health - Maricopa Open Digital Press open.maricopa.edu 1 fact
claimAsthma is a psychophysiological disorder in which the airways of the respiratory system become obstructed, leading to great difficulty expelling air from the lungs.
A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org Jan 12, 2022 1 fact
referenceMohanan et al. (2014) analyzed the pathophysiology of obesity and asthma and discussed implications for diagnosis and management in primary care in the article 'Obesity and asthma: pathophysiology and implications for diagnosis and management in primary care' published in Experimental Biology and Medicine.
Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com Jul 14, 2024 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.
Medicinal Plants and their Traditional Uses - Open Access Pub openaccesspub.org 1 fact
measurementPatients with chronic medical conditions use plant products at the following rates: 2% for cancers, 21% for liver diseases, 22% for HIV, 24% for asthma, and 26% for rheumatologic disorders.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceSisay et al. (2020) published a review in the Journal of Analytical & Pharmaceutical Research titled 'Phytochemistry and method preparation of some medicinal plants used to treat asthma', which examines the chemical properties and preparation techniques of these plants.
Causes of Inflammation and How It Affects Health chanzuckerberg.com Oct 13, 2022 1 fact
claimInflammation can be the cause or the consequence of harmful diseases, including asthma, arthritis, and heart disease.
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Studies of Traditionally Used ... heraldopenaccess.us 1 fact
referenceEftekhar et al. (2019) investigated the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of hydro-ethanolic extract of Ocimum basilicum leaves, specifically observing its impact on lung pathological changes in an ovalbumin-induced rat model of asthma.
Investigation of nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild ... nature.com Dec 9, 2025 1 fact
claimLeaves of Aegle marmelos are used to control cholesterol levels, asthma, indigestion, and hepatitis.
Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com Jan 31, 2024 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is associated with various conditions, including autoimmune diseases (thyroid conditions, rheumatoid arthritis), cardiovascular diseases (high blood pressure, heart disease), gastrointestinal disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), lung diseases (COPD, asthma), mood conditions (depression), metabolic diseases (type 2 diabetes), neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease), and some cancers.
Childhood Trauma and its effect on Adulthood - Palo Alto University paloaltou.edu 1 fact
claimNegative health outcomes associated with unresolved childhood trauma include depressive disorder, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, asthma, kidney disease, stroke, coronary heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity.