Asthma symptoms may differ somewhat in adults and children. In
addition, severity and duration of symptoms vary from mild to
severe. Common asthma symptoms include: - Tightness in the chest
- Difficulty breathing - Shortness of breath - Limited exercise
tolerance Warning Signs of an Impending Asthma Attack There are
warning signs that signal an impending asthma attack. By
learning to recognize these early symptoms as warning signs, you
can help prevent attacks or reduce their severity. - Increased
shortness of breath and wheezing - Chest tightness or pain - An
increased need to use bronchodilators - A whistling or wheezing
sound when exhaling - Frequent coughing or cough spasms - Waking
up coughing in the night - Shortness of breath while stationery
or exercising - Feelings of tightness in the chest - Restless
sleep patterns What Happens During an Asthma Attack? Exposure to
asthma triggers can cause airways to contract and become
inflamed, narrowed, and clogged with mucus. Less room is
available for air to fl