ASTHMA SYMPTOMS: Some of the common asthma symptoms include: ✓ coughing, especially at night ✓wheezing ✓shortness of breath ✓ chest tightness, pain / pressure However, not every person with asthma has the same symptoms. Your asthma symptoms may also vary from one asthma attack to the next being mild during one & severe during another. Mid asthma attacks are generally more common Usually the airway open up within a few minutes to few hours. Severe attacks are less common, but last longer & require immediate medical help It is important to recognize & treat even mild asthma symptoms to help you prevent severe episodes & keep asthma under better control.