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Symptoms

Asthma symptoms indicate that an asthma episode is occurring. Symptoms include:

• Wheezing
  
• Coughing
  
• Shortness of breath
  
• Tightness in the chest
  
• Peak flow numbers may be in the caution or danger range (usually 50% to 80% of personal best)