7 Symptoms of Asthma Every Adult Should Know

You’re in your forties

The peak years for the onset of asthma in adulthood are between 45 and 50, says Richard F. Lockey, MD, director of the Division of Allergy & Immunology at University of South Florida College of Medicine. Most at risk of developing symptoms of asthma are those who have allergies, or those who suffered from the disorder as kids but thought they “outgrew” it. Many cases start after an infection. “You get a cold and suddenly you have asthma,” Dr. Lockey says. Don’t miss these other 12 surprising asthma triggers.

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