3 Asthma Symptoms That You Probably Shouldn't Ignore

By Jamie Sue Tan

What asthma symptoms do you know? Can you tell the difference between asthma symptoms and symptoms of other illnesses? If you said yes, well then good for you. Others though cannot tell the difference between the hidden signs of asthma. They pass these symptoms as just mild discomfort or a symptom of other illnesses. If you experienced asthma attacks that came almost out of nowhere, chances are that there were early warning signs that you failed to detect or correctly interpret.

The hidden symptoms of asthma typically appear before the actual attack. The chances that your asthma can trigger without any prior noticeable symptom are low. They only happen in more than one-tenth of all asthma attacks. This means that in about nine out of ten asthma attacks, there will be warning signs for you to take note of so as to prevent the asthma exacerbation. This is very important in your quest to effectively manage asthma. You may already know the other more common symptoms. These are wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Here are three other symptoms that you may pass off as not being of asthmatic nature:

Pale and sweaty face: This is an asthma symptom, believe it or not. You may wonder how it is connected to asthma. Well, when you accidentally inhale an asthma trigger, your airways constrict. The closing of your airways puts a gradual strain on your body and it shows when you start turning pale. This is often accompanied by the breakout of cold sweat.

Feeling anxious or panicky: This would be a milder version of the previous example. It is caused by the same gradual strain brought about by the narrowing bronchial tubes and depriving your body of its much needed oxygen. The anxiety here is brought about by the feeling that there's something wrong but you just don't know what it is. When this is ignored or overlooked, the near future asthma attack confirms your suspicions.

Fatigue: Fatigue is a dangerous type of asthma symptom because of the time it can take before bringing out the true reason. Attacks can be very severe and if not given proper attention, fatal. Experiencing fatigue even with sufficient rest or for almost no particular reason should not be ignored as it is most likely due to your condition. If you feel this symptom, talk to your doctor so that further diagnosis and treatment can be made.

A lot of people have seemed to outgrow their asthma. The reality is they have only been able to manage their controllable condition. For you to be able to do the same, you need to know a lot about your asthma so you can take appropriate action if you need to. Learn everything you can about your condition. This includes all the symptoms, as well as the hidden ones, so you won't get caught off guard in the future. - 29957

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