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Asthma Symptoms

What are the symptoms of asthma?

Symptoms of asthma include:
  • 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)



Associated findings include:
  • 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
   

Source: National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute

 
Last Update: September 30, 2009