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.
WebMD Feature Archive. When asthma symptoms are in high gear and the wheezing and coughing sets in, it's the inhaler to the rescue -- the rescue inhaler, to be exact. If you have asthma, your rescue inhaler should be among the first things you reach for when you leave the house, along with your wallet and car keys.