Recognizing and Managing Mild Asthma Symptoms

Mild asthma symptoms include occasional wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness, usually managed with rescue inhalers.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Mild Asthma Symptoms FAQ


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What are the symptoms of asthma?

Common asthma symptoms are: Coughing. Wheezing. Breathlessness. Feeling of chest tightness. Asthma symptoms can range from mild to severe between different people and at different times in the same person. Each episode of asthma symptoms could last for an hour or so, or persist for days or weeks unless treated.

What is mild persistent asthma?

Asthma control is vital to preventing the condition from becoming worse. Mild persistent asthma is a classification of asthma symptoms. This is the second of four stages of asthma and typically means you have symptoms more than twice a week, but less than once per day. We discuss symptoms and treatment.

How do I know if I have asthma?

The aim is to find the lowest regular dose that keeps symptoms away. Some people with asthma put up with symptoms. They may think that it is normal still to have some symptoms even when they are on treatment. A common example is a night-time cough which can cause disturbed sleep.

How long do asthma symptoms last?

Asthma symptoms can range from mild to severe between different people and at different times in the same person. Each episode of asthma symptoms could last for an hour or so, or persist for days or weeks unless treated. Mild asthma symptoms can occur from time to time. For example, a mild wheeze and a cough with a cold or a chest infection.

How do you know if you have asthma?

When your asthma flares up, the most common symptoms are coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest.

How serious are asthma symptoms?

The severity of these symptoms varies from person to person. Asthma can be controlled well in most people most of the time, although some people may have more persistent problems. Occasionally, asthma symptoms can get gradually or suddenly worse. This is known as an ‘asthma attack’, although doctors sometimes use the term ‘exacerbation’.

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