Asthma is a condition wherein the airways get swollen and narrow which eventually makes breathing difficult. Also, the condition can lead to coughing, shortness of breath and a whistling sound (wheezing). Acute asthma attack, also known as asthma exacerbation is a progressive increase in asthma symptoms which include coughing, shortness of breath, or wheezing. Read on as experts share tips and preventive measures to manage the condition. , Health News - Times Now