perception alone can impact airway inflammation

[CMdeux]

http://www.sciencecodex.com/in_asthma_its_not_just_what_you_smell_but_what_you_think_you_smell-138072


It's an interesting idea-- and while I don't believe that it can fully explain "inhalation" sensitivity-- (for example, I know that DD can and has reacted when she CANNOT detect an allergen's "scent") I do wonder at the connection.

Interesting research, anyway.

[lakeswimr]

i wish this were not true but it is good to know.  i get so irked when people who don't have asthma talk about 'staying calm' and how emotions make people have asthma as if it is all in the asthmatic's head.  i guess they are partially right. 

[CMdeux]

Nah-- I think that what it means is that staying calm is necessary-- but-- (and it's a BIG but) INSUFFICIENT, when you get right down to it.

WISHING that kind of sensitivity away just flat out doesn't work. 

But it's a seriously compelling reason to do blinding on challenges, I'll tell ya what.