No coughing or wheezing
Hi is it possible to have asthma attack or asthma in general and have no wheezing or coughing?
Last night I had an attack, where my inhalers didn’t work nor did a nebuliser so much. But the Nebules had run out of ‘use by date’
Today my lungs feel sore (possibly all the inhalers I used)
So I had a google and it says that coughing or wheezing are a main symptom of asthma. I have had asthma for 40 years. (I’m 50) but my mum has copd and lung fibrois
So I guess I just want to check I do actually have asthma still and it’s not morphed into anything else!
As I never cough or wheeze but I often find it hard to breathe. I was on highest dose of seretide but now on symbacort
Hi MPop, and welcome to our online community! I see you have joined with us a bit earlier this afternoon and, we're glad to see you already engaging in conversation here in the forums.
You may be aware we cannot provide medical advice or diagnostics over the internet (for your own safety), but your concern certainly warrants a reply.
Asthma affects all patients differently. While some characteristic symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness, not all patients may present with all, some or even any of those symptoms. Patients symptoms can vary and the symptoms can even vary for the same patient.
For you to determine if, after 40 years, you still have an asthma diagnosis, I would urge you to take this up with your own private medical doctor (PMD). The doctor will be able to provide you with an assessment, evaluation and a definitive diagnosis. Together you can collaborate on how to manage whatever level of disease you are experiencing.
What do you think?
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)
Good morning. I see you already received a great response from my colleague I just want to say I agree with him, and think that the best way to determine if you have asthma (or something else) is by consulting with your own doctor, as he or she knows you best. I also would like to reply to your question: "Is it possible to have asthma attack or asthma in general and have no wheezing or coughing?" There are many in this community who have noted that they do indeed experience asthma without coughing or wheezing -- as some people only experience shortness of breath and "lung soreness" as you describe it. This is, as Leon noted, because each of us asthmatics may experience asthma in different ways. Still, the best way to determine if indeed you have asthma, and to get to the best treatment for YOU, is to contact your personal doctor. What do you think? John. asthma.net community moderator. 
Hi there! My asthma was kinda like yours. My primary doc told me around 7-10 yrs ago that it can change. I was diagnose through a metacholine challenge. I went for allergy testing. I am supposedly not allergic to anything.
Prior to this, my symptoms were pretty much just chest tightness, and difficulty breathing... Never any wheezing, not even when doc listened with a stethoscope. Minimal coughing if any.
It finally progressed to add more symptoms about 10 yrs ago.
My early triggers were odors/smells (variety of smells), ragweed season, dusty or musty places, infections or virus like cold or bacterial pneumonia.
I went from puffers only when irritated (ventolin) to daily like Symbicort. I had to try a variety of preventer puffers before we found one that worked.
Don't give up! Certainly get a metacholine test. Maybe allergy testing. It is worth it! Also, my puffers seem to not work with certain flare-ups.Hi again, Bleu - thanks so much for taking the time to lend your own support and encouragement here for other community members. We also appreciate you sharing your own personal experience and history managing this disease.
You are a valued member of our community!
I hope you are doing well currently, too!
Warmly,
Leon (site moderator asthma.net)
