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4. Increased Heart Rate
During an asthma attack your heart rate will increase because of the shortness of breath. You may also feel a pounding in your chest.
Resources
Merck Manuals (Asthma)WebMD (What Is Cough-Variant Asthma?)Merck Manuals (Asthma in Children)Sleep Foundation (Asthma and Sleep)Related Search Topics (Ads)
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