Guide To Sneaky Allergy And Asthma Triggers
Strong Emotions

Strong emotions from anxiety or fear can lead to asthma attacks or allergic reactions. These reactions are caused by the changes in the body's hormone levels. When experiencing stress or another volatile emotion, the individual's body begins to release more cortisol, which can change the way their body reacts. The individual's nasal passages and the airways in their lungs may begin to narrow, leading to sinus congestion and problems breathing. At the same time, strong emotions will make an individual's body release more histamine, and this chemical will also make it more likely an individual will have an asthma attack or allergic reaction.