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Warning Signs of Asthma Episodes

Asthma episodes rarely occur without warning. Most people with asthma have warning signs (physical changes) that occur hours before symptoms appear. Warning signs are not the same for everyone. Same patient may have different signs at different times. By knowing their warning signs and acting on them, patients may be able to avoid a serious episode of asthma.

  • Think back on your last asthma episode. Did you have any of the signs below?
  • Check your warning. Show them to your doctor and family.
  • Remember to follow your asthma control plan as soon as these signs appear.

Patients should tick the boxes below to determine their warning sign(s) [Tick the appropriate box]

  • Drop in peak flow reading
  • Chronic or excessive cough, especially at night
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Chest starts to get tight or hurts
  • Breathing faster than normal
  • Getting out of breath easily
  • Tired o Itchy, watery, or glassy eyes
  • Itchy, scratchy, or sore throat
  • Stroking chin or throat
  • Sneezing
  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Restlessness
  • Runny nose
  • Change in face color
  • Dark circles under eyes
  • Other:
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