Symptoms of asthma can be different in each case, so it could just be that you have a mild form of asthma, or in other words, you only suffer from it when you exert yourself during sports, when you experience a lot of stress, or work with air irritants like chemical fumes or smoke. It could also be that you have a much worse form, in which you experience asthma attacks several times a day and really can’t leave home without an inhaler.
Symptoms of Asthma
Most asthma patients experience the following signs and symptoms when they have or are about to get an asthma attack:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain and/or tightness
- Wheezing when breathe out
- Trouble sleeping
- Intolerance of (cigarette) smoke
- Feeling the change of seasons
- Lips and/or fingers turning blue
- Fainting
- Disorientation
- Coughing and/or wheezing, which get worse when you suffer from a respiratory infection like the cold or flue
Some symptoms like the wheezing when exhaling are a bit more known in children, but are still possible when you’re an adult who suffers from this condition. When the above-mentioned symptoms are getting more frequent or more exasperating, it’s time to visit your professional healthcare provider to check if everything is still in the clear. In case you suffer from the above-mentioned symptoms, but aren’t diagnosed (yet) with asthma, schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider asap. How asthma is treated? You’ll find out on the next page.