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Getting a handle on the signs and symptoms of asthma is essential. Get the information you need on identifying asthma symptoms, tracking your asthma signs and symptoms, what happens during an asthma attack, and how to tell is it asthma or a cold.
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Managing Asthma Symptoms: Identify Asthma Symptoms and Track Asthma Symptoms
When you have asthma, learning to notice your asthma symptoms quickly, then deal with them, as well as tracking asthma symptoms, are all important steps to gaining asthma control.
Top Asthma Symptoms
Learning how to identify asthma symptoms is one of the first steps to taking control over the condition. Learn what you need to know about the common signs and symptoms of asthma and how to tell if you are getting worse, so that you can prevent asthma attacks.
What Happens During an Asthma Attack
Asthma attacks can be frightening and they are sometimes life threatening. Find out what happens during an asthma attack and how to deal with it.
How to Track Your Asthma Signs and Symptoms (and Why You Should)
Tracking your asthma signs and symptoms is a great way to start to identify patterns and possible triggers. It also helps to evaluate how well your treatment plan is working.
Asthma Diary
You can use this asthma diary for tracking asthma symptoms and response to quick-relief medicine.
Cough: Understand This Common Asthma Symptom
Asthma is the second most common cause of chronic cough. A cough may be the only sign of asthma, although many people will also complain of wheezing and shortness of breath as well. Special tests, including spirometry and bronchoprovocation studies, can help determine if the cough is due to asthma.
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