While we found a link between asthma symptoms and stress and anxiety, it's not clear which came first - the symptoms or the stress and anxiety. More study is needed to determine that," Cathryn Luria, MD and the study's lead author said.
He added "Because these patients may be particularly vulnerable to stress and anxiety, this information can be helpful to physicians as they counsel their patients about the importance of managing their asthma,"
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's annual meeting, was presented a report found that waking up with symptoms and waking up in the middle of the night were asthma symptoms linked to increased anxiety levels.