Asthma Symptoms
The symptoms of asthma vary depending on its severity, but there are a few common symptoms that most asthma patients will get. The most severe symptom of asthma is the asthma attack which is a scary experience for anyone.
Uncontrollable coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath is characteristic of an asthma attack.
 The main symptoms of Asthma are listed below. How severe each symptom is will depend on the severity of the condition. Some people experience strong symptoms like described above, others just feel lighter symptoms which are more annoying then life endangering.
All people with asthma should be treated, regardless the severity.
Once again, here are a list of the main symptoms of asthma.
- Shortness of breath
- Trouble speaking for long periods of time
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Chest Tightness
Asthma symptoms do tend to present themselves more at night time, especially in bed. It's not a pleasant experience sleeping next to a chronic asthmatic.
There are three levels of asthma symptoms. Mild, moderate and severe.
Asthma is considered mild when you are getting asthma attacks once or twice a week. They should not interfere with your daily activities. Asthma symptoms are considered moderate when you are having daily attacks and night time attacks a couple times a week. At this level, you should be taking relief medication.
Asthma symptoms are considered severe when your daily life is completely interupted with coughing and wheezing and all of the symptoms listed above. When you have to limit your daily activities, you have severe asthma. Nightime will also become a dreaded part of the day as symptoms will get worse. |
