What are the signs or symptoms of asthma?

March 29th, 2004 by admin

asthma
doubled254 asked:


I think that I may have it.

Can someone please tell me what the symptoms of asthma are… and how do you know you have it?

Thanks.

8 Responses to “What are the signs or symptoms of asthma?”

  1. mz_u_dont_know_me Says:
    March 30th, 2004 at 3:33 pm

    shortness of breath, wheezing

  2. DAN Says:
    March 31st, 2004 at 9:55 pm

    raspy breathy or feeling like your airway is closeing

  3. pntnmrmansmom Says:
    April 2nd, 2004 at 4:55 pm

    Restriction of breathing, sometimes over a very simple task(walking the stairs). The only way to find out if you really have it is to go see your doctor.Good luck

  4. Big fella Says:
    April 5th, 2004 at 10:57 pm

    a feeling of difficulty breathing, particularly feels hard breathing out - often hear a wheeze on expiration

    usually made worse by cold air or exercise

    go to your doctors - a quick test to measure your expirde air velocity will confrim or otherwise

    you could also have brochitis or a chest infection

  5. poneyluv411 Says:
    April 7th, 2004 at 8:25 am

    ihope this helps
    Breathing changes
    Sneezing
    Moodiness
    Headache
    Runny/stuffy nose
    Coughing
    Chin or throat itches
    Feeling tired
    Dark circles under eyes
    Trouble sleeping
    Poor tolerance for exercise

  6. NurseAnnie Says:
    April 9th, 2004 at 12:54 am

    Common asthma symptoms include:
    Coughing. Coughing from asthma is often worse at night or early in the morning, making it hard to sleep.
    Wheezing. Wheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe.
    Chest tightness. This can feel like something is squeezing or sitting on your chest.
    Shortness of breath. Some people say they can’t catch their breath, or they feel breathless or out of breath. You may feel like you can’t get enough air in or out of your lungs.
    Faster breathing or noisy breathing.
    The only way to know for sure would be to see your doctor.

  7. christee106 Says:
    April 12th, 2004 at 6:55 am

    My brother used to say he “lost his air,” when an attack was starting. You could see the ribs on his back moving in and out, because it was so hard for him trying to breathe.

    Wheezing, which is a different kind of coughing is also a sign.

    The ER gives oxygen to those having attacks. If the attacks are often, you might be given a nebulizer to use at home with Proventil in it. There is also Proventil syrup if the attacks aren’t that bad.

    Asthma does kill, so if anyone you know is having an attack, get straight to the ER.

  8. shannonfirefighter Says:
    April 13th, 2004 at 12:09 pm

    From watching a friend of mine it usually is:

    1.) Coughing and/or wheezing, chest pain, and shortness of breath, and bronchitis or bronchial infection
    2.) Not being able to breath as easy as you could
    3.) You get tired when you do a mobile activity

    Hope I could help! If not, I would see a doctor.