Dangerous Asthma Symptoms
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Severe Attacks
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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
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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
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Inhalers and medications are used for asthma. If a patient does not find relief from medication, seek medical attention before symptoms escalate.
Dangerous Symptoms
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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
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Every episode is different. Symptoms may be mild in one attack but severe in another.
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