How do you know you have asthma if you've never been diagnosed with it or have had symptoms? what are the signs and is it possible to have it now?

Difficulty breathing: Asthma is a disease of reversible airway obstruction. There are many different types and triggers. Generally patients will complain of difficulty getting air out of their lungs. The will have difficulty breathing and may also have a cough or a wheeze. Asthma attacks can be triggered by colds, allergies, exercise or reflux to name but a few. If you have difficulty breathing see your doctor.

Testing available: asthma is a condition where the airways in your lungs narrow. typically this presents with chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing and/or cough. you may have just discovered asthma if you were exposed to a new trigger (such as pollen, animals, tobacco smoke, etc). your lung function can be tested to diagnose asthma. talk to your doctor for a referral if you are really concerned