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asthma and stress  

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  • Although consensus has emerged from the clinical, social science, psychological, and biological literature that psychosocial factors affect asthma morbidity, their role in the asthma remains controversial since mechanisms are not well understood. This entry highlights significant insights into this field from a multidisciplinary perspective rather than being an exhaustive overview of the subject. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Asthma and Stress]

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