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Not everyone experiences the same symptoms before or during an asthma attack. But the following are some common symptoms according to severity.
Common asthma attack warning signs that may require you to take your quick-relief medicine:
- Faster breathing
- Wheezing
- Increased coughing
- Chest tightness
- Difficulty sleeping
- Drop in peak flow reading
Common asthma attack danger signs that may require you to get medical help immediately:
- Difficulty speaking
- Lips or fingernails turn gray or blue
- Heart rate is very fast
- Quick-relief (rescue) medicine fails to help
- Peak flow reading is in the red zone
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