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
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
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