Symptoms of Asthma
- Constant coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Tightness in the chest
Symptoms of a Cold
- Throat hurts
- Watery nose
- Sneezing
- Tired
- Cough
- Fever
It’s very easy to catch a cold if you don’t take the necessary precautions. For example, something as simple as running outside without a jacket or with wet hair can get you sick. Also, good hygiene can decrease viral infections, such as colds. Wash your hands regularly and make sure others around you have good hygiene as well. People with asthma should also protect themselves and get a flu vaccine as soon as they can to prevent catching a virus. As a rule of thumb, people with asthma should eliminate factors that contribute to a asthma attacks, such as smoke, allergens, cold air and chemicals.
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