Variations in Asthma Symptoms

Not all people have all symptoms—the symptoms can be different from one attack to another and may vary in severity.

• Symptoms can be mildly annoying.
• Symptoms can be serious enough to make you stop what you are doing.
• Symptoms can be so serious they are life threatening.

Symptoms also differ in how often they occur.

• Some people with asthma only have symptoms once every few months.
• Some people have symptoms every week.
• Others have symptoms every day.

With proper treatment, most people with asthma can expect minimal or no symptoms.