Signs and Symptoms of Asthma

• 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.

1. Usually begins suddenly
2. Comes in episodes
3. May be worse at night or in early morning
4. Gets worse with cold air, exercise, and heartburn (reflux)
5. May go away on its own
6. Is relieved by bronchodilators (drugs that open the airways)

• 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.
  

Emergency symptoms:

• Extreme difficulty breathing
• Bluish color to the lips and face
• Severe anxiety due to shortness of breath
• Rapid pulse
• Sweating
• Decreased level of alertness, such as severe drowsiness or confusion, during an asthma attack