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Can Flared Asthma Result In Elevated Blood Pressure?

I have recently been diagnosed with allergic asthma. Symptoms have been going on for months. Blood pressure has been normal for years but after months of coughing and wheezing my blood pressure is elevated. My family doctor insists the blood pressure problem is NOT related to the asthma but I believe it is. I am afraid to start blood pressure medicine while I am in a high asthma state. Won t it go back down naturally when I get the asthma under control? Should I see a different doctor?
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Both asthma and hypertension are spastic disorders of smooth muscle, leading to narrowing of the respiratory tract and blood vessels.
But as your doctor as examined and informed you that the increased blood pressure is not because of the symptoms.
There are many modifiable and non modifiable risk factors which can play a role in pathogenesis of hypertension.
High blood pressure requires both lifestyle modification and medicines.
I would suggest you to check BP regularly, if it is high consult a physician and take proper treatment.
Thank you.
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Can Flared Asthma Result In Elevated Blood Pressure?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Both asthma and hypertension are spastic disorders of smooth muscle, leading to narrowing of the respiratory tract and blood vessels. But as your doctor as examined and informed you that the increased blood pressure is not because of the symptoms. There are many modifiable and non modifiable risk factors which can play a role in pathogenesis of hypertension. High blood pressure requires both lifestyle modification and medicines. I would suggest you to check BP regularly, if it is high consult a physician and take proper treatment. Thank you.