What are the Symptoms of Asthma? Shortness of breath wheezing Tightness in the chest Coughing at night or after physical activity; cough that lasts more than a week Waking at night with asthma symptoms(a key marker of uncontrolled asthma)
What are the Symptoms of Asthma? • Shortness of breath • Wheezing • Tightness in the chest • Coughing at night or after physical activity; cough that lasts more than a week • Waking at night with asthma symptoms (a key marker of uncontrolled asthma)
What Happens during an Episode of asthma? The lining of the airways becomes swollen inflamed The airways produce a thick mucus The muscles around the airways tighten and make airways narrower
What Happens During an Episode of Asthma? • The lining of the airways becomes swollen (inflamed) • The airways produce a thick mucus • The muscles around the airways tighten and make airways narrower