Until reading the recent article on "is fatigue a symptom of Asthma", I only thought of after attacks. I read this article and the responses from professionals and came to some conclusions. I never considered fatigue as a precursor to a flare up. I have other ailments that cause fatigue as well. But I clued in to the fact when i start feeling out of breath, and it is a possible flare coming on, the fatigue I get is from the asthma.
This is a game changer for me. I don't always get over-mucousy, and my oxygen percentage is almost always normal. But, when my breathing is a certain way, I get tired first then I feel like I am not getting enough air, then my chest will kinda burn, etc but no mucous overproduction, I am still battling a flare that is beginning. This knowledge is really helpful. The sensation of this fatigue is a bit different than what my other ailments give me. However, I will still have to keep in mind that my many ailments can compound to give me the worst fatigue ever. I can't describe it in words, but the asthma fatigue is different. It is not brain fatigue, nor is it physical fatigue. I hope this helps someone else. I am still learning on how my asthma affects me before, during and after flares, as well as controlling it. Lots is beyond my knowledge or control, but every bit helps!