Asthma attack - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Asthma is a long-term condition that makes breathing difficult because airways in the lungs become narrow Symptoms of asthma attack include coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest and difficulty getting enough air
Asthma: Limit asthma attacks caused by colds or flu If you have asthma, even a mild cold can lead to wheezing and tightness in your chest Colds and the flu are among the most common causes of asthma flare-ups, especially in young children Regular asthma medications may fail to relieve asthma symptoms associated with a cold or the flu
Asthma care at Mayo Clinic Find out what can trigger asthma and how to relieve your symptoms and breathe easier
Asthma attack - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic The goal of management is to treat an asthma attack at home by following your asthma action plan At-home treatment may be enough to improve symptoms and make breathing easier