Signs and symptoms of ASTHMA? Tests to find asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack. Asthma symptoms vary from person to person. Doctors may have seen many patients with infrequent asthma attacks, some have symptoms only at certain times — such as when exercising — or have symptoms all the time. Major signs and symptoms of ASTHMA include: Shortness of breath Chest tightness or pain Wheezingactivities when exhaling, which is a common sign of asthma in children Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing Coughing or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or the flu. Signs that your asthma is probably worsening include: Inc...