Information on Asthma Symptoms for patients

1. Asthma Symptoms
What you should know
Source:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma/signs.html

2. Coughing
Coughing from asthma often is worse at
night or early in the morning, making it
hard to sleep.
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3. Wheezing
Wheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound
that occurs when you breathe out.
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4. Chest Tightness
Chest tightness may feel like something is
squeezing or sitting on your chest.
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5. Shortness of Breath
Some people feel they can't catch their
breath or they feel out of breath – as if
they’ve just run very fast.
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6. Symptoms may vary
The asthma symptoms you have, how often
they occur, and how severe they are may
vary over time.
Treating symptoms right away is important, so
they don’t become severe.
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7. Do you have asthma?
Symptoms do not always mean that you
have asthma.
Tell your doctor about your symptoms so they
can properly diagnose your condition.
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