Can allergies lead to asthma

Answer 1

Some studies have shown that people with Asthma are more likely to suffer panic attacks. Having asthma was linked to a 4.5-fold increase in the risk of developing panic disorder, a condition characterized by repeated, unexplained panic attacks. And people with panic disorder were six times as likely as people without the anxiety condition to develop asthma over the 20 year follow-up period.

The asthma link was much stronger among people who had panic disorder than in those who had infrequent panic attacks. Smokers and those with a family history of Allergies were also at increased risk. Smoking is known to exacerbate both asthma and panic disorder.

"Asthma is a very frightening condition to have," says Mike Thomas, MD. "When you repeatedly have episodes where you are fighting for breath it is not a great leap to think that that might push you toward a formal anxiety disorder if you are vulnerable."

Answer 2

Asthma is a genetic inflammatory disease, so, allergies cant cause asthma, but if you already have asthma, allergies can surely trigger asthma attack, since its caused by allergens and such that when in your airways make them close and make you cough, wheeze, have shortness of breath

Answer 3

Yes, anxiety can be linked to asthma because of their symptoms. They can be very alike. If you have asthma, and you have symptoms of anxiety as well, then you probably have both.

Answer 4

Allergies and excema and asthma seem to come together quite often...allergies can lead to asthma depending on their severity.

Answer 5

Not asthma itself but you can have a panic attack when you can t breathe properly. This is why it's important to keep calm if you have an attack.