Signs and Symptoms of Asthma

Getting desperate to breathe in the real sense?need.
Want to eat all that you crave for?2. Frequent Coughing
Want to do anything to get rid of a handicap-likeIf you cough very frequently every day or if this cough
inhalers and medicines?starts interrupting your sleep at night that won't quit, it
Do not worry!could be a symptom of asthma.
Here is a complete guide to free you from this trap3. Wheezing attacks
FOREVER!A whistling sound heard when a person with asthma is
But first of all, let's join to gather the neededbreathing. It happens when mucus causes the small
information about your problem Asthma!passageways in your lungs called alveoli start to
Asthma is a chronic condition in which narrowing of thenarrow. It happens all of a sudden and not constant. It
nasal or air passage causes periodic attacks ofmay worsen at bedtime or early morning or by
wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, andbreathing cold air or by exercising.
coughing. These changes occur with the changes in4. Intercostal Retractions
the environment, including weather, allergens (such asThese retractions stand for the inward movement of
dog or cat dander or dust), foods, or respiratorythe muscles in the spaces between the ribs. The
infections (flu, colds).reduced pressure in the chest cavity is the reason for
Asthma is also popularly known as Bronchial asthma,this pulling of the muscles. This is a sign of difficult
Exercise induced asthma - bronchial.breathing.
Causes of Asthma:5. Tightness in the Chest
1. Inhaled allergens like pet dander, dust mites,This can be quite threatening to the asthma sufferer. It
cockroach allergens, molds, or pollensgives the feeling of a steel band or a weight that is
2. Respiratory infectionskeeping your lungs from fully expanding as your
3. Exercisebreathe in.
4. Cold air6. Pallor or Cyanosis
5. Tobacco smoke and other pollutantsPallor is a whitish color and cyanosis is a bluish color in
6. Stressthe lips and face. If either one of these is followed with
7. Foodsevere shortness of breath, are danger signs of
8. Drug allergiesasthma attack. You need to get help right away if you
9. Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatorynotice this symptom.
medications (NSAIDS)7. Anxiety or Discomfort
10. An individual and/or family history of allergies suchA feeling of intense fear and uneasiness occurs when
as Hay Fever (allergic rhinitis) or Eczemayou find it difficult to breathe. If your anxiety is
11. strong emotionsaccompanied by short of breath and / or pallor or
Asthma attacks can last from minutes to days andcyanosis, then undoubtedly, its time to get emergency
become really dangerous if the flow of the airhelp.
becomes severely restricted.8. Fast pulse rate
Recent researches show that asthma occurs in 3-5%If you find that your pulse is running extremely fast and
of adults and 7-10% of children. Usually, half of theyou are sweating badly, then do not waste even a
people with asthma develop this disease before agesingle moment and visit your doctor.
10, and the rest before age 30. These symptoms canIf you notice any of these symptoms in you or any of
decrease over time, especially in children.your near and dear ones on a regular or ongoing basis,
Asthma Symptoms:then you might consult a doctor about whether you
1. Shortness of breathhave asthma. And if already an asthma sufferer then
Your chest feels tight and you start feeling that youdo not waste time and immediately visit your doctor.
can't catch your breath anymore or get all the air youYour doctor will diagnose your symptoms.