What are the symptom of asthma?

Answer 1

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of Asthma is an important part of managing Asthma. Knowing when early warning signs or mild symptoms are occurring is helpful so that treatment and other interventions can begin early. Early treatment is most effective. If severe symptoms are present, it is vital to begin the appropriate treatment immediately. Accurate and timely assessment of your symptoms or your child's symptoms can help you and your clinician decide if treatment should begin in the home, at your clinician's office or in the emergency room.

Early Warning Signs of Asthma

Early warning signs are experienced before the start of an asthma episode. By recognizing these clues that occur before actual asthma symptoms, early treatment can be started. These signs are unique to each person. Early warning signs may be the same, similar or entirely different with each episode. Some early warning signs may be noticed only by the individual, while other early warning signs are more likely to be noticed by other persons. In addition, a downward trend in peak flow numbers can be a reliable early warning sign.

Some examples of early warning signs are: * 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 * Downward trend in peak flow number *

Asthma symptoms indicate that an asthma episode is occurring. Examples of asthma symptoms include: * Wheezing * Coughing * Shortness of breath * Tightness in the chest * Peak flow numbers may be in the caution or danger range (usually 50% to 80% of personal best) Changes have taken place in the airways and airflow is obstructed.

Individuals with asthma experience some or all of these during an asthma episode. Action should be taken to treat these symptoms before they become worse. Talk with your healthcare provider about having a written asthma action plan.

Severe asthma symptoms are a life-threatening emergency. These symptoms indicate respiratory distress. Examples of severe asthma symptoms include: * Severe coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or tightness in the chest * Difficulty talking or concentrating * Walking causes shortness of breath * Breathing may be shallow and fast or slower than usual * Hunched shoulders (posturing) * Nasal flaring (Nostril size increases with breathing) * Neck area and between or below the ribs moves inward with breathing (retractions) * Gray or bluish tint to skin, beginning around the mouth (cyanosis) * Peak flow numbers may be in the danger zone (usually below 50% of personal best) If any of these severe asthma symptoms occur, seek emergency medical treatment right away.

Have your asthma action plan for getting emergency care quickly in the event of severe asthma symptoms. Inform family members and those who are close to you or your child of this emergency action plan.

Keeping a record of asthma symptoms in a symptom diary may be helpful in determining an action plan. There are many types of diaries available or you can use your own notebook. Some things to watch for and record are: * Asthma symptoms and their severity * Peak flow numbers and/or peak flow zones * School/Work days missed because of asthma * Number of nighttime awakenings due to asthma symptoms * A change in the use of quick-relief medicine * Visits to the doctor * Emergency room visits and hospital stays, if any It is very important to work with your doctor or other healthcare provider to determine the best action plan for early warning signs and for asthma symptoms. These are guidelines and the individual action plan should be determined by you and your healthcare provider.

Answer 2

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of asthma is an important part of managing asthma. Knowing when early warning signs or mild symptoms are occurring is helpful so that treatment and other interventions can begin early. Early treatment is most effective. If severe symptoms are present, it is vital to begin the appropriate treatment immediately. Accurate and timely assessment of your symptoms or your child's symptoms can help you and your clinician decide if treatment should begin in the home, at your clinician's office or in the emergency room.

Early Warning Signs of Asthma

Early warning signs are experienced before the start of an asthma episode. By recognizing these clues that occur before actual asthma symptoms, early treatment can be started. These signs are unique to each person. Early warning signs may be the same, similar or entirely different with each episode. Some early warning signs may be noticed only by the individual, while other early warning signs are more likely to be noticed by other persons. In addition, a downward trend in peak flow numbers can be a reliable early warning sign.

Some examples of early warning signs are: * 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 * Downward trend in peak flow number *

Asthma symptoms indicate that an asthma episode is occurring. Examples of asthma symptoms include: * Wheezing * Coughing * Shortness of breath * Tightness in the chest * Peak flow numbers may be in the caution or danger range (usually 50% to 80% of personal best) Changes have taken place in the airways and airflow is obstructed.

Individuals with asthma experience some or all of these during an asthma episode. Action should be taken to treat these symptoms before they become worse. Talk with your healthcare provider about having a written asthma action plan.

Severe asthma symptoms are a life-threatening emergency. These symptoms indicate respiratory distress. Examples of severe asthma symptoms include: * Severe coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or tightness in the chest * Difficulty talking or concentrating * Walking causes shortness of breath * Breathing may be shallow and fast or slower than usual * Hunched shoulders (posturing) * Nasal flaring (Nostril size increases with breathing) * Neck area and between or below the ribs moves inward with breathing (retractions) * Gray or bluish tint to skin, beginning around the mouth (cyanosis) * Peak flow numbers may be in the danger zone (usually below 50% of personal best) If any of these severe asthma symptoms occur, seek emergency medical treatment right away.

Have your asthma action plan for getting emergency care quickly in the event of severe asthma symptoms. Inform family members and those who are close to you or your child of this emergency action plan.

Keeping a record of asthma symptoms in a symptom diary may be helpful in determining an action plan. There are many types of diaries available or you can use your own notebook. Some things to watch for and record are: * Asthma symptoms and their severity * Peak flow numbers and/or peak flow zones * School/Work days missed because of asthma * Number of nighttime awakenings due to asthma symptoms * A change in the use of quick-relief medicine * Visits to the doctor * Emergency room visits and hospital stays, if any It is very important to work with your doctor or other healthcare provider to determine the best action plan for early warning signs and for asthma symptoms. These are guidelines and the individual action plan should be determined by you and your healthcare provider.

Answer 3

Asthma symptoms can vary between people, age, health, and lifestyle. However, generally, asthma symptoms are most evident after exertion, excitement, and in the presence of animals. Symptoms include, but are not limited to wheezing, difficulty breathing, blood pressure changes, and difficulty catching one's breath.

Answer 4

You better go check up with the doctor. Some general symptoms are lack of air, dizzying, throbbing lung pain. Even so, you should really get it checked out. THe doctors will have accurate was of deteriming.

Answer 5

Some symptoms of asthma are coughing (usually at night), wheezing, being short of breath often, or chest tightness. If you are unsure or afraid, you should contact your doctor for a diagnosis.

Answer 6

Symptoms of asthma include chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Asthma can also cause lung function to decrease. A good place to look for more information about asthma is Web MD.

Answer 7

Some symptoms of asthma would be trouble breathing, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. This can be remedied by using your inhaler or going to the doctor for a nebulizer treatment.

Answer 8

The symptoms of asthma do include getting short of breath and wheezy If in addition your chest becomes tight and feels like it has a band round it, you cough at night and in the early morning, and your symptoms appear to be caused when you are exercising or are coming into contact with things you have an allergy to then this may indicate you have asthma. However, these can also be the symptoms of other conditions and only by visiting your doctor will you be sure.

Answer 9

The symptoms of asthma are shortness of breath, as well as other breathing problems involving coughing, or tightness in one's chest. Fatigue is also quite common due to the lack of oxygen.

Answer 10

Some of the most common symptoms of asthma are a feeling of constriction in the chest area, discomfort in the chest and a shortness of breath in the person affected.