In January, Jess Johnson woke in the middle of the night struggling to breathe. While lying in bed, she could not stop coughing or wheezing.
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When periods make it tough to breathe
For some women, asthma symptoms worsen before and during menstruation. Fluctuations in sex hormones may be the reason, experts say.
By Emily Harris
July 8, 2022 at 7:18 a.m. EDT