Symptoms of asthma
Tightness in the chest, Shortness of breath. Cough and wheezing
Disturbed sleep. Breathlessness while exercising.
Main symptoms of asthma are:
 | Cough, with a noisy character. |
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| Wheezing. ( noisy respiration with whistling sounds) |
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| Tightness in the chest. |
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| Shortness of breath. |
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| Disturbed sleep. |
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| Breathlessness while exercising. |
Symptoms
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Symptoms vary from mild to pronounced, depending on the acuteness and severity of the attack. |
Mild
 | Bouts of noisy cough, diffuse wheezing, slight breathlessness, chest tightness. |
Moderate
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Marked wheezing; breathlessness at rest; increased rate of breathing; chest tightness; nostril flaring; dry cough; upright, forward leaning posture; prolonged expiration (process of breathing out air). |
Severe
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Decreased wheezing; severe breathlessness (dyspnea); chest retractions; nasal flaring; shallow, rapid respirations; anxiety; fatigue; inability to speak more than a few words before stopping for breath; upright posture; cyanosis (blueness of lips and tongue). |