Asthma Care

Asthma is a disease of the lungs. The airways swell, tighten and produce mucous making breathing difficult. The person may cough, complain of chest tightness, wheezing and or trouble breathing. The episode or attack is usually caused by certain triggers. See side bar for triggers.

Signs and Symptoms of Asthma

Common signs and symptoms of asthma include:

Coughing.

Wheezing.

Chest tightness.

Shortness of breath. Some people who have asthma say they can't catch their breath or they feel out of breath. You may feel like you can't get air out of your lungs.