National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) Practice Exam

What are common signs of asthma?

1. Coughing

2. Wheezing

3. Shortness of breath

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to a variety of symptoms. Common signs of asthma include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Coughing is often a symptom of asthma, especially at night or early in the morning, and can serve as a marker for increased airway sensitivity or inflammation. Wheezing, which is a high-pitched whistling sound during breathing, indicates constricted airways and is a hallmark sign of an asthma exacerbation. Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is associated with difficulty in breathing due to the narrowing of the air passages, which can significantly impact a person's ability to engage in physical activities and perform daily tasks. Since all of these symptoms are recognized as common manifestations of asthma, the answer indicating that all of the above signs are commonly associated with asthma is indeed accurate.