Asthma attacks rarely occur without warning. Warning signs are not the same for everyone. Know your warning signs and how to react to them. This may help you avoid an asthma attack.

• A drop in your peak flow reading
• Chronic cough, especially at night
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest feels tight or hurts
• Breathing faster than normal
• Feeling short of breath more easily than usual
• Feeling tired or weak
• Itchy, scratchy, or sore throat
• Feeling restless

People with asthma should follow an asthma action plan provided by your provider as soon as you experience any of these signs. If you do not have an asthma action plan please print one here and call your provider's office to complete.

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