Can anxiety cause you to wheeze?

I had a bad night last night. Think it may be caused by anxiety. My peak flow is down to 400 this morning. Its normally 420-430.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Julie XX

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I'm putting it down to worrying Aaaargh i wish i would stop it. My peak flow is 440.

I'm not a very confident person and worry over silly things. I'm back to work on monday, i'm thinking about it in the back of my head. if i feel out of control over something i can't cope. I'll be glad to see my asthma nurse on friday!!

Sorry folks XX

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hi julie

yes anxiety and stress can cause asthma symptoms to worsen, try and relax do something you enjoy if things dont improve go see your doctor.

hugs

scampy

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Julie minor varience of PF is not uncommon, it is when there is a steady downward trend or sudden dips that you will need to seek further advice, I seem to recall that Maddie who is a what a call a normal asthmatic (as normal as she can be with a mother like me) has to seek further help if her PF drops below 50% of normal for her that is 240, its worth asking your Dr for some guidelines about at what point a drop in PF is something you should take notice of.

Bex

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Bex is absolutely right; a drop of 20 on a peak flow of 420 is in no way uncommon.

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Thanks for your replies!

I called one of the asthma nurses. I got the number off this site. BRILLIANT!!!

No way was i going to fight anxiety all day. After talking to her i felt so much better and stayed calm all day. I was shattered last night and had a really good nights sleep.

My attack last week has just scared me, but now i am feeling really positive about it. I have a chest x-ray 2pm today and i'm seeing my asthma nurse tomorrow 11.10am. I''m really looking forward to talking to my asthma nurse.

I do worry far to much! I lost alot of confidence after a really bad relationship, my partner now is just the best. All i need is a big boot up my bum from time to time

Thanks again

Julie XXX