Is social withdrawal normal during a severe asthma attack?

Depends: Severe asthma can trigger oxygen deprivation and associated feelings of anxiety, it might be emberassing, or like many medical condition become associated with co-existing depression. If social withdrawal becomes more than a very temporary reaction, it may be wise to seek medical, psychiatric or clinical health psychology consultation to better answer the question.

Asthma: When the attack subsides, there can be fear of having another attack, leading to anticipatory anxiety and avoidance.