The Signs Of Asthma In Children

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The signs of asthma: Constant cough, breathing out, cut short, fatigue, problems feeding (or grunting during feeding for infants), skipping out(sports activities) and problems sleeping.
The symptoms of asthma include: Tight chest, Shortness/rapid of breath, Wheezing, Coughing, Chest tightness or pain. Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing. A whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling, it is noticeable that wheezing is a common sign of asthma in children. Laughing is a common trigger for wheeze, especially in children. If it happens frequently or becomes an issue, then a change in asthma medicine might be needed. Besides, symptoms are often worse during exercise, at night or in the early morning when the weather

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