The symptoms Peuvent être intermittent or persistent. They can appear after exercise or in the presence of another trigger, and they are usually more marked at night and in the early morning.

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (dyspnea)
• Wheezing
• A feeling of tightness, chest tightness
• A dry cough

Notes. For some people, asthma only results in a persistent cough that often appears at bedtime or after physical exertion.

Alarm signals in the event of a crisis

If you have a asthma attack, symptoms of shortness of breath, cough and sputum worsen. If, in addition, the following symptoms are present, it is imperative to call for help or go to the emergency room, in order to control the crisis as quickly as possible:

• Sweats;
• Increased heart rate;
• Difficulty speaking or coughing;
• Great anxiety, confusion and restlessness (especially in children);
• A bluish coloration of the fingers or lips;
• Disturbances of consciousness (drowsiness);
• The crisis medication, which is usually effective, does not seem to work.