Question

Michael was 35 when he was diagnosed with asthma. He was tested for allergies and responded positively to almost everything. He also had a history of asthma related to stress, exercise and inhalation of cigarette smoke.

Asthma related to stress, exercise, and inhalation of cigarette smoke is known

Answer 1

Stress is a common asthma trigger. An asthma trigger is anything that brings on asthma symptoms. When you have stress and asthma, you might feel short of breath, anxious, and even panicked. Stress may cause your asthma symptoms to worsen and cause you to feel frightened.

Stress can make inflammation worse, and it can trigger shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, all of which can exacerbate asthma symptoms. ... Strong emotions can trigger asthma symptoms. A person who experiences stress for prolonged periods may feel more anxious.

Tobacco smoke is an irritant that often aggravates asthma. Your asthma may also be irritated by air pollution, strong odors or fumes. Many patients with asthma develop asthma symptoms when exercising. This is called exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB).