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Asthma |
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Asthma Symptoms
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What are the symptoms of asthma? |
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Symptoms of asthma include:
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- Shortness of breath
- Tightness, pain, or pressure in the chest
- Wheezing – a high-pitched whistling sound when exhaling
- Persistent cough (commonly at night in children)
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Associated findings include:
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- Cold symptoms lasting more than 10 days
- Excessive fatigue after exertion
- Waking up often in the middle of the night with shortness of breath, chest tightness, or coughing
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Source: National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
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