The five common symptoms of asthma are shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness or pain, wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), and waking at night due to asthma symptoms. Other signs and symptoms may include a drop in your peak flow meter reading (if you use one), increased mucus/sputum production, runny/stuffy/congested nose, itchy neck or chin, feeling tired, weak, or lack of energy, raised shoulders, slouching, and difficulty walking or talking due to shortness of breath.