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Asthma – Symptoms & Causes

Shortness of Breath

Shortness of breath or dyspnea might also happen in people with asthma. It is more common in a special form of asthma called exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. As the name suggests, it often occurs in those people who have just done strenuous exercises or intense physical activities. The constriction of the airways will make you feel exhausted and gasp for air earlier than usual. As a result, you might give up doing these activities. If you still try to exercise, the lack of oxygen would cause fainting and other health issues. [3]