The following is for informational purposes only. This Web page is not intended to replace your healthcare provider. Please contact your healthcare provider with any questions concerning your health. Inflammation causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and cough. Coughing occurs especially at night and early in the morning.
Episodes are usually widespread with variable airflow obstruction.
Airflow obstruction is usually reversible by treatment or may reverse spontaneously. Many people with asthma take more than one asthma medication. The float test is no longer recommended because it proved to be an inaccurate test of available medication. It is recommended that the person count the number of doses used and keep a record of the number. Package inserts usually list number of doses.