As the condition progresses, it can become very painful and even dangerous. Carpal Tunnel, contrary to its moniker, is generally a collection of symptoms brought on by overuse and sometimes poor ergonomics at a work station. Many computer users, for instance, get carpal tunnel syndrome from intense hand and wrist activity over a period of years.
All of these factors -- bronchospasm, inflammation, and mucus production -- cause symptoms of an asthma attack such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and difficulty performing normal daily activities. Other symptoms of an asthma attack may include: 1  Severe wheezing when breathing both in and out. 2  Coughing that won't stop. 3  Very rapid breathing. 4  Chest tightness or pressure. 5  Tightened neck and chest muscles, called retractions. 6  Difficulty talking. 7  Feelings of anxiety or panic. 8  Pale, sweaty face.
Asthma and Your Lungs. Coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest, and other symptoms may mean your asthma is not under control. When you have asthma, there is always inflammation in your airways. Left uncontrolled, this inflammation can make your lungs more sensitive to common triggers like dust, pollen, and smoke.When your lungs react to these triggers, muscles around the airways can tighten, which can cause your asthma symptoms to come back. Your asthma may not be under control if:1  you are taking a medicine that helps control asthma and are still coughing, wheezing, or experiencing other asthma symptoms.eft uncontrolled, this inflammation can make your lungs more sensitive to common triggers like dust, pollen, and smoke. When your lungs react to these triggers, muscles around the airways can tighten, which can cause your asthma symptoms to come back. Your asthma may not be under control if: