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Can bronchospasm (narrowed and inflamed airways) cause neck and shoulder muscles to tense, thus causing tension headaches?

Q: can bronchospasm (narrowed and inflamed airways) cause neck and shoulder muscles to tense, thus causing tension headaches?

Backwards : The lungs are a separate system &amp; localized airway narrowing does not alter distant systems directly. However, stress by itself can trigger bronchospasm &amp; create a loop where both feed on one another. Those who learn meditation &amp; relaxation skills can avoid much of this process.

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Backwards : The lungs are a separate system & localized airway narrowing does not alter distant systems directly. However, stress by itself can trigger bronchospasm & create a loop where both feed on one another. Those who learn meditation & relaxation skills can avoid much of this process.

Answered 11/12/2020

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Can bronchospasm (narrowed and inflamed airways) cause neck and shoulder muscles to tense, thus causing tension headaches?

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