Diagnosing Asthma:
Patient Checklist
§ Troublesome cough, particularly at night
§ Awakened by coughing
§ Coughing or wheezing after physical
activity
§ Breathing problems during particular
seasons
§ Coughing, wheezing, or chest tightness
after exposure to allergens
§ Colds that last more than 10 days
§ Relief when medication is used