What are the symptoms of asthma ?
Patient: Periodically I get a feeling like I could pass out, shortness of breath sometimes after briskly walking or climbing stairs. Along with that feeling I get a feeling of a slight ache in the upper back and shoulders. I do have asthma. Could this be part of that dx. A year ago I had an upper respiratory infection with pneumonia bronchitis which lasted almost 6 wks before I actually felt normal. Doctor: WELCOME.HERE IS YOUR PLAN. ASTHMA IS A COPD, GET YOUR PFTS DONE VIA A PULMONOLOGY CLINIC. STATE ALL THE MEDICINE THAT U R CURRENTLY USING. STATE WHETHER THE SYMPTOMS COME AT NIGHT N WAKE U UP. THANX