Dangerous Asthma Symptoms

According to Medical News Today, five of every 100 people suffer from asthma. Asthma can vary in its severity, but minor symptoms are most commonly experienced. However, asthma symptoms can be dangerous.

Severe Attacks

• According to Medical News Today, "In exceptional cases, asthma can be life-threatening, particularly if it is not treated adequately or promptly. For some of these, an attack is so severe that it results in death."

Signs of a Severe Attack

• Symptoms that warn of a dangerous asthma attack are a cough that won't go away, wheezing, tightness in the chest and shortness of breath . It is best to seek medical attention when first noticing these symptoms.

Medication

• Inhalers and medications are used for asthma. If a patient does not find relief from medication, seek medical attention before symptoms escalate.

Dangerous Symptoms

• Asthma symptoms indicating an emergency are severe wheezing, rapid breathing, chest or neck pain, difficulty talking, inability to fully exhale, sweaty face, blue lips or blue fingernails.

Caution

• Every episode is different. Symptoms may be mild in one attack but severe in another.