Most people know that wheezing and shortness of breath are common symptoms of asthma, but a recent survey shows many adults aren’t aware of a number of other telltale signs.
Most people know that wheezing and shortness of breath are common symptoms of asthma, but a recent survey shows many adults aren’t aware of a number of other telltale signs.
At the request of National Jewish Heath, ORC International Telephone CARAVAN placed calls to just over 1000 grown-ups and asked which options from a list of symptoms were related to asthma.
Nearly half of respondents failed to recognize chest pain and trouble sleeping as indicators.
The presence of a persistent cough was also missed by a notable percentage.
A doctor with National Jewish Health commented, “It's not rare that your asthma doesn't present like the textbook. It's actually more common than most people reali
