Surprising Effects of Asthma 

Difficulty Breathing 

It causes breathing difficulties, where the patient might experience shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing.  

Wheezing 

Long term wheezing may have serious health effects including lung cancer and cardiovascular disease.  

Coughing 

This is because asthma causes a restriction in air flow to and from your lungs. 

Fatigue 

If you have asthma, you may experience a decrease in physical stamina due to how it affects your breathing. 

Anxiety 

Anxiety is more likely to develop in people with asthma. 

Trouble Sleeping 

People with asthma often have trouble sleeping because they need their inhalers, and it can be hard to sleep while trying not to cough