The effects were exacerbated by widespread corruption. However, particular features of Chinese policy may have exacerbated rather than mitigated growing disparities. Their dire situation was exacerbated by losses from intertribal conflicts. The recession also significantly exacerbated the savings and loan crisis. Perceived pain is often exacerbated with respiration. Much went for arms purchases that exacerbated political tensions, particularly in the Middle East. The attack also exacerbated his growing mental problems, and he became increasingly paranoid. This is further exacerbated by habitat loss resulting from deforestation. Charles X repeatedly exacerbated internal tensions, and tried to neutralize his enemies with repressive measures. The harsh conditions now exacerbated their shortage of food. However, warming has exacerbated droughts, making water the actual limiting factor on land. This exacerbated further contraction in the economies. These pressures were exacerbated by bitter inter-service rivalry. Price controls exacerbated the crisis in the US. Low sea levels may have also exacerbated temperature extremes.