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Shortness of breath no other symptoms? do you have to have other symptoms to have asthma?
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No: However, asthma usually also has cough and/ or wheezing. Shortness of breath can be a symptom of many different underlying causes. You should see your doctor.
Answered 7/23/2013
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Not necessarily: The most common symptom in asthma is shortness of breath. Some patients with asthma only have shortness of breath.
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