Many people develop asthma in childhood. However, asthma symptoms can develop at any time in one's life.
Signs and Symptoms of Adult Onset Asthma:
- dry cough (especially at night or in response to "triggers")
- tightness or pressure in the chest
- difficulty breathing
- wheezing when exhaling (whistling sound)
- shortness of breath after exercising
- colds that go to the chest for more than 10 days
- Your physician will: question you about your symptoms, do a physical exam, conduct lung function tests, and possibly preform an allergy test
- If you have any asthma symptoms, don't ignore them or try to treat them yourself
Managing Adult Onset Asthma:
- Learn and stay up to date
- Take prescribed medications
- Visit your doctor regularly for in-office tests. These tests are painless and provide valuable data that help your physician make adjustments in your medications.
- Make a plan that will establish guidelines that tell you what to do if your asthma symptoms get worse
Controlling Asthma Symptoms:
If your asthma symptoms are caused by allergies, take steps to control known or potential triggers in your environment.- Allergy proof your house for dust, mold, cockroaches, and other common indoor allergens in which you are allergic
- Reduce outdoor activities when pollen counts are high
- Choose foods that do not contribute to your asthma or allergy symptoms
- Evaluate your workplace for possible allergens, and take the necessary steps to reduce your exposure to them.
Coping with Allergies and Asthma May/June 2011. Adult Onset of Asthma.
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