Do I Have An Asthma Attack?

Do you have a diagnosis of asthma?

Do you feel like you can't breathe?

Do you have severe wheezing when breathing both in and out?

Do you have cough that won't stop?

Do you have rapid breathing and severe shortness of breath?

Do you feel tightness or pressure in your chest (as if someone was sitting on your chest)?

Are your neck and chest muscles unusually tight?

Do you have difficulty speaking?

Do you feel fear, anxiety or panic?

Do you have pale, sweaty face, blue lips or fingernails?

Do your symptoms get worse despite taking medication?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have an asthma attack. Asthma is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes (airways in the lungs). Inflamed bronchi are swollen, narrowed and clogged due to increased mucus production, which makes breathing difficult. Sometimes, an asthma attack can be frightening and people who suffer from asthma often describe it as "drowning in the air". If you have asthma, the best way to prevent an asthma attack is to take medication regularly and keep your symptoms under control. Asthma can be just a small inconvenience but also a problem that interferes with daily activities.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have an asthma attack. An asthma attack is also called an asthma exacerbation. During an asthma attack, the airways are swollen and narrowed, so you can cough, wheeze and have trouble breathing.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have an asthma attack. Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation of the airways. An asthma attack is an episode of breathing difficulties that can happen at any time. Sometimes, an asthma attack occurs as a result of the flu or some other upper respiratory tract infection. It is often caused by strong emotions, stress or strenuous exercise (situations in which the normal breathing pattern has changed). It is extremely important to recognize an asthma attack in time and react promptly. Treatment includes injecting a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler to get medication that will dilate your airways.