A Car Accident May Trigger an Asthma Attack

On behalf of Parks Law Firm, P.C. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

According to the Mayo Clinic, an asthma attack occurs when airways inside the lungs become inflamed. During an exacerbation, the body also usually produces extra mucus. This combination typically makes breathing difficult or impossible for asthma sufferers.

If you have asthma, you may know what triggers a flare-up for you. You may not, however, realize that a car accident may trigger an asthma attack. Here are three reasons you may experience asthma symptoms during or after a car wreck.