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*Asthma attacks can last for minutes to days, and can become dangerous if the airflow is severely restricted. | *Asthma attacks can last for minutes to days, and can become dangerous if the airflow is severely restricted. | ||
====Symptoms | ====Symptoms==== | ||
*[[Cough]] with or without [[sputum]] ([[phlegm]]) production | *[[Cough]] with or without [[sputum]] ([[phlegm]]) production | ||
*Pulling in of the skin between the ribs when breathing (intercostal retractions) | *Pulling in of the skin between the ribs when breathing (intercostal retractions) | ||
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**Usually begins suddenly | **Usually begins suddenly | ||
====Emergency | ====Emergency Symptoms==== | ||
*[[Cyanosis|Bluish color]] to the lips and face | *[[Cyanosis|Bluish color]] to the lips and face | ||
*Decreased level of alertness such as severe [[Somnolence (patient information)|drowsiness]] or[[Confusion (patient information)|confusion]], during an asthma attack | *Decreased level of alertness such as severe [[Somnolence (patient information)|drowsiness]] or[[Confusion (patient information)|confusion]], during an asthma attack | ||
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*[[Sweating]] | *[[Sweating]] | ||
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*Abnormal breathing pattern (breathing out takes more than twice as long as breathing in) | *Abnormal breathing pattern (breathing out takes more than twice as long as breathing in) | ||
*Breathing temporarily stops | *Breathing temporarily stops | ||
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*Nasal flaring | *Nasal flaring | ||
*Tightness in the chest | *Tightness in the chest | ||
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[[Category:Asthma]] | [[Category:Asthma]] | ||
[[Category:Up-To-Date]] | [[Category:Up-To-Date]] | ||
[[Category:Up-To-Date pulmonology]] | [[Category:Up-To-Date pulmonology]] | ||
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History and Symptoms
- Most people with asthma have attacks separated by symptom-free periods. Some people have long-term shortness of breath with episodes of increased shortness of breath. Either wheezing or acough may be the main symptom.
- Asthma attacks can last for minutes to days, and can become dangerous if the airflow is severely restricted.
Symptoms
- Cough with or without sputum (phlegm) production
- Pulling in of the skin between the ribs when breathing (intercostal retractions)
- Shortness of breath that gets worse with exercise or activity
- Wheezing:
- Comes in episodes with symptom-free periods in between
- May be worse at night or in early morning
- May go away on its own
- Gets better when using drugs that open the airways (bronchodilators)
- Gets worse when breathing in cold air
- Gets worse with exercise
- Gets worse with heartburn (reflux)
- Usually begins suddenly
Emergency Symptoms
- Bluish color to the lips and face
- Decreased level of alertness such as severe drowsiness orconfusion, during an asthma attack
- Extreme difficulty breathing
- Rapid pulse
- Severe anxiety due to shortness of breath
- Sweating
Associated Symptoms
- Abnormal breathing pattern (breathing out takes more than twice as long as breathing in)
- Breathing temporarily stops
- Chest pain
- Nasal flaring
- Tightness in the chest