Can Hashimoto's thyroiditis cause asthma?

[Janice768]

I am a non practising medic parents are doctors. This is where things get very frustrating. I have been diagnosed with autoimmune disorder a few months ago, hashimoto's thyroiditis and a goiter with a small nodule that is harmless. My thyroid function is normal, but I have a high volume of antibodies attacking my thyroid. Soon after I was diagnosed with asthma, and once I took steroid medication.. to no surprise it suppressed my immunity thus antibody count was back to normal. I have told my parents time and time again I truly believe there is a connection between the two.. but they are stubborn. They often tell me I overthink and am anxious, that I don't have chronic asthma, it was just a coincidence I have cough variant and exercise induced asthma. Somehow I don't think so and I think they are being indenial. Asthma is also a result of an overactive immunity, just like thyroid disorders. It is very frustrating they don't try to recognise this!!!!!! I just don't understand why they dismiss it. Has anyone else here had the same happen, diagnosed with thyroiditis and consequently discover they develop asthma too?

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ibet its related.i was diagnosed with vit d deficiency.had to have a shot of it then 2yrs later kept getting breathless.diagnosed with asthma after tests at glenfield hospital.i still don't know what type they discharged me.

[starveycat]

Was diagnosed with underactive thyroid in my 40s take thyroxin 100 per day split 50 breakfast and tea ( if I take the full dose at once sends me haywire) diagnosed with asthma early 70s don't know if this helps you 😁

[JasonkleeMD]

Hi there, my name is Dr. Jason K Lee, jasonleemd.com a clinical immunologist and allergist in Toronto Canada. I am currently studying this phenomena. If you'd like please find me on linkedin and send me your details. I have been collecting cases specifically of hashimoto's thyroiditis and asthma exacerbations.

linkedin.com/in/jason-k-lee...