Symptoms
The symptoms of asthma can vary in severity and progress over a period of hours or days, after being exposed to triggers. Symptoms inlcude wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness or pain, rapid heart rate, and sweating.
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Having asthma symptoms? Here's five tips to help you decide what to do
One of the most difficult decisions to make as an asthmatic is this: "When should I call my doctor?" Or, "At what point in the progression of asthma symptoms do I decide to go to the ER?" Obviously if asthma hits hard and fast the answer is easy: "You GO RIGHT TO THE ER NOW!" In fact, you may even…
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Rick Frea, Health Pro, commented on My asthma and sex life I have never heard such folly in my life. If your doctor is telling you stuff like that…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered Have You heard of "Cough Bearing… Hi Angela... Sorry for the delay in answering... I was on vacation for the…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered suddenly my chest tightens i have a… Ian... Do you have a question about this? It sounds like an allergy/asthma…
Kathi MacNaughton, Health Pro, answered im 18 and have had shortness of breath,… Becky... We can't diagnose you over the internet. A doctor needs to…
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