Is asthma a psychological (psychosomatic) disease?
No, asthma is not a psychological condition, it is a long-term (chronic) inflammatory disease that leads to extra-sensitive and easily irritated airways, especially when it is not properly treated. Although asthma is not a psychological condition, emotional stress can trigger the symptoms. For example, financial problems, not enjoying your work or worrying about your family can all help to trigger asthma symptoms. What is the difference between asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease)? COPD is a collective name for chronic bronchitis and emphysema, two diseases that are almost always caused by smoking. Many of the symptoms of COPD are similar to those of asthma (e.g. breathlessness, wheezing, production of too much mucus, coughing). COPD is generally a more serious disease than asthma, because the changes in the airways are much more difficult to treat, and it usually has a worse outcome. Unfortunately, COPD can cause greater long-term disability and have a greater effect on
