If you haveasthma, you may experience a feeling of chest tightness from time to time.
This makes it hard for air to pass through, even as you put all your effort into breathing.
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What Is Chest Tightness?
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Chest tightness can be anxiety-provoking, and it is often a sign ofworsening asthma controland/or an impendingasthma attack.
Not all people who have asthma experience chest tightness.
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Is Chest Tightness a Symptom of Asthma?
Chest tightness is often a symptom of asthma.
The latter is associated with inflammation and bronchoconstriction, while the former is only associated with inflammation.
Chest tightness may be a sign that an asthma attack is coming on or that your asthma is worsening.
In some cases, it may be a sign of serious heart and lung problems.
A Word From Verywell
Chest tightness can be an especially distressing and anxiety-provoking symptom in asthma.
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