WhitneyDo I have Asthma
February 12th 2012 16:23
The symptoms of asthma may come and go, but when you experience them, you may still be unsure what the problem is. Trouble breathing may be allergies, asthma, or some other respiratory concern.
A persistent cough is a common sign of some lung disorder, and it is a major feature of asthma, especially in children.
Only a doctor can diagnose asthma. First, your doctor will try to rule out other conditions that may be causing the symptoms. Pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pumonary disease, are common conditions your doctor will try to rule out first.
Your doctor will evaluate some or all of the following:
Your medical history
Your family history
What your symptoms are, how frequently they occur and whether they improve with medication
Whether you have allergies
What your individual triggers are (that is, what things or situations tend to lead to your experiencing asthma symptoms)
Your lung function, using tests like peak flow monitoring and spirometry to determine how quickly you can expel air
Signs of Asthma
Chronic (regular) cough.
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
A feeling of tightness in the chest
A persistent cough is a common sign of some lung disorder, and it is a major feature of asthma, especially in children.
Only a doctor can diagnose asthma. First, your doctor will try to rule out other conditions that may be causing the symptoms. Pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pumonary disease, are common conditions your doctor will try to rule out first.
Your doctor will evaluate some or all of the following:
Your medical history
Your family history
What your symptoms are, how frequently they occur and whether they improve with medication
Whether you have allergies
What your individual triggers are (that is, what things or situations tend to lead to your experiencing asthma symptoms)
Your lung function, using tests like peak flow monitoring and spirometry to determine how quickly you can expel air
Signs of Asthma
Chronic (regular) cough.
Shortness of breath
Wheezing
A feeling of tightness in the chest
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