Asthma signs
and symptoms vary from person to person. Individuals may have infrequent asthma
attacks, have symptoms only at certain times — such as when exercising — or
have symptoms all the time.
and symptoms vary from person to person. Individuals may have infrequent asthma
attacks, have symptoms only at certain times — such as when exercising — or
have symptoms all the time.
Asthma
signs and symptoms according to Yawn (2008) include:
signs and symptoms according to Yawn (2008) include:
·
Shortness
of breath
Shortness
of breath
·
Chest
tightness or pain
Chest
tightness or pain
·
Trouble
sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
Trouble
sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
·
A
whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling (wheezing is a common sign of asthma
in children)
A
whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling (wheezing is a common sign of asthma
in children)
·
Coughing
or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or
the flu
Coughing
or wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory virus, such as a cold or
the flu
Arshad
(2010) stated that signs that an individual’s asthma is probably worsening
include:
(2010) stated that signs that an individual’s asthma is probably worsening
include:
·
Asthma
signs and symptoms that are more frequent and bothersome.
Asthma
signs and symptoms that are more frequent and bothersome.
·
Increasing
difficulty breathing.
Increasing
difficulty breathing.
·
The need
to use a quick-relief inhaler more often.
The need
to use a quick-relief inhaler more often.
