Symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms of asthma include chest tightness and faster (or noisy) breathing. Activities such as running or cycling may also trigger symptoms of asthma in people with the condition, especially when the weather is cold. If you believe you are experiencing possible symptoms of asthma, you should see your doctor.

• Coughing. Coughing from asthma is often worse at night or early in the morning, making it hard to sleep.
   
• Wheezing. Wheezing is a whistling or squeaky sound when you breathe.
   
• Chest tightness. This can feel like something is squeezing or sitting on your chest.
   
• Shortness of breath. Some people say they can't catch their breath, or they feel breathless or out of breath. You may feel like you can't get enough air in or out of your lungs.
   
• Faster breathing or noisy breathing. A person with asthma may breathe faster or louder than normal, especially during an asthma attack.
   

• Wheezing when they have a cold or other illness
• Frequent coughing, especially at night (sometimes, this is the only sign of asthma in a child)
• Symptoms of asthma brought on by exercises such as running, biking, or other brisk activity, especially during cold weather
• Coughing or wheezing brought on by prolonged crying or laughing
• Coughing or wheezing when near an allergen or irritant.