ICT&health January 16, 2026
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) can significantly reduce asthma-related anxiety and improve disease control in adults with asthma, according to new research. The study shows that a structured, online psychological intervention leads to better asthma control, improved quality of life and fewer avoidance behaviours, without negatively affecting lung function.
The findings underscore the close and well-documented relationship between asthma and anxiety. Anxiety affects up to one in three adults with asthma and is associated with poorer health outcomes and diminished quality of life. Despite this, asthma-related anxiety is often overlooked in routine care. Many patients limit their daily activities, such as exercise, social engagements or travel, out of fear of triggering symptoms, even when this is not medically necessary. The...
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