There are millions of people in the United States who have asthma, and you could be one of them and not even know it. Here are some surprising signs that indicate that you may be suffering from this chronic respiratory disease:
Constantly clearing your throat – "Your throat, nasal passages, and sinuses are lined with mucus membranes," explains Sharecare, an online resource for health information. "If something irritates them, you produce even more mucus. When the mucus gets stuck in your throat, it's a natural reaction to try to clear it. The membranes in your throat may not be the only ones that are irritated. Having irritated mucus membranes in your throat and elsewhere could be a sign of asthma."
Coughing through the night – Airways typically narrow at night when you're in bed. Since people who suffer from asthma already have narrower-than-normal airways, it becomes even more difficult to breathe during these times, and often prevents them from sleeping soundly.
Tiring easily from light exercise – While this could just mean you're out of shape, pay attention to your body for signs of tightness in your chest and shortness of breath. As Florida Today notes, this is an especially easy way to identify asthma in children. If they're tiring more quickly than their peers, it's probably a good idea to have them tested for asthma.
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