- Shortness of Breath
- Cough
- Wheeze
High-pitch, squeaky noise. Listen to an example on YouTube - Chest tightness
This may feel like there is a tight band around or pressing on your chest.
People with asthma might have one or more of these symptoms.
They usually come and go and can change throughout the day.
They can happen at rest or on doing activities and they are sometimes worse at night.
The cause of the symptoms is not always clear but sometimes triggers can be identified
NHS Choices Quiz: Asthma Self-Assessment – Could you have Asthma?
Important
If you recognise any of these symptoms – see your GP or practice nurse.
