Asthma Signs And Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Asthma Signs And Symptoms In Children
- Asthma Signs and Symptoms in Children
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Childhood Asthma
- Childhood Asthma Prognosis
- Childhood Asthma Risk Factors
- Childhood Asthma Diagnosis
Symptoms
In children with asthmatic symptoms, it is particularly important to first consider as a possible cause inhaled foreign objects such as peanuts, viral infections such as croup, and bacterial infections, which may be accompanied by high fever and progress rapidly. Any child who has frequent coughing or respiratory infections should be checked for asthma.
Typical Asthma Symptoms
The classic symptoms of an asthma attack include:
- Wheezing when breathing out is nearly always present during an at...
Expert & Community Posts
Do Your Symptoms (or Your Child's) Suggest Asthma?
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...away, because they may not realize they are having symptoms of asthma. In children,... Read more »
How Asthma Is Diagnosed
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...observations of the parent. One of the most common symptoms of asthma in children is a chronic... Read more »
Understanding Cough Variant Asthma
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...who have CVA do not generally have the other common symptoms of asthma, such as wheezing,... Read more »
5 Ways to Raise Awareness About Exercise-Induced Asthma
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...asthma is exactly what it sounds like: having the symptoms of asthma, such as chest tightness,... Read more »
What To Ask Your Doctor
By Fred Little , Health Expert...ask detailed questions about three main areas: 1) symptoms of asthma – their timing, severity,... Read more »
Health Guide
Adult Asthma Symptoms
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Home remedies for asthma
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