How do I know if I have asthma?
You may be having asthma if you have following symptoms
- Cough
- Excess production of sputum that you feel moves while
coughing
- Chest tightness
- Shortness of breath especially during physical activity
including playing
- Wheezing
Asthma symptoms are often worse in the morning and late at night. The episodes of asthmatic attacks are known to occur frequently during change of seasons but some patients with severe disease have symptoms all the year round. In between asthmatic episodes symptoms have been known to disappear or improve but that does not mean the asthma has gone away. Asthma can be present in a silent manner.
What are asthma triggers?
SYMPTOMS can be brought on by a variety of triggers such as:
- Allergens (pollen, mold, animal dander, dust mites)
- Irritants such as tobacco smoke, strong odors
- Respiratory infections
- Weather changes
- Viral or sinus infections
- Exercise
- Stress
- Reflux disease (Stomach acid flowing back up the esophagus or food pipe)
- Medications Foods
- Emotional anxiety
Every person has their own triggers. If you have asthma you can minimize your symptoms by avoiding the factors that trigger your symptoms, and by working with your physician to develop an effective management and treatment plan.
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