What does it mean when asthma is 'silent'?

What does it mean when asthma is 'silent'?

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MDMariia Siurtukova / Getty Images Silent asthma attack symptoms may include chest tightness and difficulty speaking.A silent asthma attack, also sometimes called "silent chest," is a severe asthma flare-up that doesn't cause the typical wheezing sounds commonly associated with asthma attacks.Early Symptoms Some early symptoms of a silent asthma attack may be similar to those of classic asthma attacks. These sy…