Is Asthma Related to Other Conditions?
Asthma is often associated with other conditions. These conditions are often considered triggers, or things that make asthma worse. They may lead to an asthma attack, or episode, or a worsening of asthma symptoms. Each of the following conditions is often associated with asthma; click below to read more about the relationship of each with asthma.
Allergies can make asthma worse, although not all people with asthma have allergies, and not all people with allergies have asthma.
In some people, the muscle between the esophagus and stomach may allow some back flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. This may cause heartburn, as well as a reflex response that can result in asthma symptoms.
There is a hypothesis that respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can contribute to the development of asthma. Read about a study done to support this hypothesis.
Sinusitis, an inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the sinus cavities, can be related to asthma.
Vocal Cord Dysfunction may be mistaken for Asthma: Learn what happens with Vocal Cord Dysfunction, how VCD is diagnosed, what triggers VCD symptoms, and how VCD is treated.
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