- Resources
Signs And Symptoms Of Dyspnea
- Asthma Signs and Symptoms in Children
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
Symptoms
In children with asthmatic symptoms, it is 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 is nearly always present during an attack. Wheezing is a whistling...
More information on "Signs And Symptoms Of Dyspnea"
From Our Experts
MS Signs vs. Symptoms: What is the Babinski Sign?
While I’m sitting on the exam table with my legs dangling, the neurologist reaches for a metal object. He’s already poked me several... Read more »
MS Signs vs. Symptoms: What is L'Hermitte's Sign?
The neurologist asks me to bend my head forward and immediately I feel a shock of sensation travel down my arms into my fingers. It’s... Read more »
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
May is American Stroke Month, a time when many organizations and medical groups work to build awareness about stroke. The most important... Read more »
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure: 3 Specific Signs to Monitor
Alvin Hopkinson is a leading and avid researcher of various high blood pressure treatments. He runs a content-packed website that provides... Read more »
MS Signs vs. Symptoms: What is the Romberg Test?
During each visit with the neurologist, I get to go through the steps of testing balance and gait. The term gait refers to how you... Read more »
From Our Sources
Alzheimer's Warning Signs and Symptoms
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It is a symptom of dementia, a gradual and progressive decline in memory,... Read more »
Adult Asthma Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe exact cause of asthma is unknown. Asthma is most likely caused by a combination of genetic (inherited) factors and environmental triggers... Read more »
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women
Heart attack warning signs for women. Very few pre-menopausal women have heart attacks, unless they smoke, have diabetes, or are on birth control... Read more »
Symptoms of the Swine Flu, Swine Flu Treatment Information
Swine flu is caused by type A influenza (also known as H1N1). Swine Flu symptoms are similar to the flu that normally infects humans.Symptoms... Read more »
Asthma is often misdiagnosed: study
A new study suggests that as many as one third of people diagnosed with asthma may not actually have the disease. Canadian researchers studied 540... Read more »
7 Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Could it be lung cancer? About 25 percent of people who have lung cancer will show no symptoms before they're diagnosed. These patients' cancer is often diagnosed from a routine chest X-ray or from a CT scan done for other reasons. But most...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
