Are There Different Types of Asthma?

Question: Are There Different Types of Asthma?

Answer: Yes! While all types of asthma may cause you to experience:

• Wheezing
• Coughing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness

There are actually several different types of asthma.

The types of asthma include:

• Allergic Asthma
• Exercise induced asthma
• Cough variant asthma
• Occupational asthma
• Nocturnal or nighttime asthma

While the symptoms may be the same, the treatments may vary so it is important to ask your healthcare provider which type of asthma you have.