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warning signs and symptoms

Everyone has different signs or clues that show up when their asthma is getting worse. These signs can show up a few days or a few moments before an asthma attack occurs. Here are the 5 main asthma symptoms or signs that indicate you are having an asthma attack.
  • Coughing
  • Wheezing
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Shortness of breath
  • Mucus (sputum or phlegm) production
Other signs or clues may indicate that you are having or are about to have an asthma attack. These are listed below.
  • Breathing is hard and fast
  • Drop in peak flow reading
  • Scratchy throat
  • Itchy, watery eyes
  • Waking up at night
  • Dry mouth
  • Mouth breathing
  • Change in voice
  • Tired
  • Sweating
  • Irritability
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Headache
  • Frequent episodes of heartburn
  • Sneezing

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