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The Claim: Stress Can Make Allergies Worse

Featured on: The New York Times
Publication date: Aug 17, 2009

Anahad O'Connor highlights claims that anxiety and stress can make allergy symptoms worse. For example, in one study, subjects with hay fever were given stressful tasks on one day then less stressful tasks the next. Those who suffered the most anxiety also had the most severe allergy symptoms.

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