Asthma Attack Symptoms
Be Aware Of The Warning Symptoms Of An Asthma Attack

Asthma attack symptoms may resemble symptoms seen in other upper respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema, and the diagnosis can be missed. Sometimes there are only a few symptoms such as a chronic cough, especially at night, and wheezing after exercising. Not everyone that has asthma suffers from asthma attacks.

Before having a full blown asthma attack, many people exhibit early warning signs and symptoms of an impending attack which they should be heed. These can include:

• nose and throat irritation
• thirst
• increased need to urinate

This mild asthma attack symptoms can progress to a full-blown case of a severe asthma attack if not properly treated.

Common more asthma attack symptoms include:

• Tightness in the chest.
• Difficulty in breathing
• Wheezing and coughing
• Not being able to take a full or deep breathe
• Heaviness in the chest area
• Shallow, fast breathing
• Excessive tiredness
• Red, watery eyes
• Irritability
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Stopped up feeling in the head
• Blocked nasal passages
•  Sighing and/or yawning
• Dry, itchy skin
• Slightly elevated temperature
• Runny nose

Emergency asthma attack symptoms requiring immediate, emergency treatment include:

• Change in behavior
• Chest Pain
• Trouble walking and/or talking
• Severe difficulty breathing
• Blue coloring of lips or finger tips
• Extreme fatigue
• Breathing difficulties increase
• Feelings of panic
• Copious amounts of sweat
• Light-headedness
• Disorientation and delirium

It is very important to recognize and treat the early asthma attack symptoms before they worsen and require emergency room attention.