An emotional reaction can also cause an acute asthma attack
. When we react to something, we tend to put our whole body into the emotion that we are feeling. This physical reaction can be the trigger that causes an asthma attack. Stress, anxiety, nervousness, crying, yelling, anger, and hard laughter can all trigger asthma attacks. Although it is impossible to avoid your emotions and the way they make you react, it is important to be aware that they can trigger your asthma.