Can Stress and Anxiety Cause an Asthma Attack?
💡TL;DR: Yes—stress and anxiety can trigger real asthma symptoms by speeding breathing and tightening airway muscles (see AAFA). About 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma (NHLBI), so planning for stress as a trigger matters. The practical takeaway: add stress steps to your asthma action plan,