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Asthma Management: Emotional and Stress Triggers
Asthma Management: Emotional and Stress TriggersNow, a health minute.When you have asthma, any kind of emotional trigger, like laughing or crying, or stress, can bring onsymptoms.Your healthcare provider may advise you to use a rescue medication in these situations. Or theymight prescribe other medications to help control your emotions.Some people find it helpful to practice deep breathing after taking their medication to get theirbreathing back on track and relieve stress.But in the long run, the most effective thing you can do is learn how to manage the stress in your life.One approach is to try to avoid stressful situations whenever possible.Using relaxation techniques to reduce your stress level is another great approach.By taking steps to manage stress, you’ll be less likely to experience asthma symptoms in difficultsituations. And you’ll be healthier overall.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER59146B EN AsthmaManagementEmotionalAndStressTriggers.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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