Every person with asthma is different. The most common symptoms of asthma are1:
-
Coughing
-
Wheezing (a whistling, squeaky sound when you breathe)
-
Shortness of breath
-
Rapid breathing
-
Chest tightness
It is not just about the symptoms but when and how often they happen. Your child may have asthma if he/she1:
-
Regularly has shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, or cough
-
Has worse symptoms in the night or early morning
-
Has symptoms that happen with certain infections (cold, flu, or chest infection)
-
Has symptoms that happen with exercising, playing, laughing
-
Has symptoms that happen after coming into contact with poor air conditions (smoke, pollen, dust)
If your child has these symptoms, it is a good idea to bring him/her to the doctor.