Health Tip: Recognizing Asthma in Children

(HealthDay News) -- Asthma can develop in children of any age, but symptoms typically begin by age 5, the Cleveland Clinic says.

The clinic says parents should watch for:

  • Frequent coughing spells that occur during playtime, laughing or at night.
  • Lack of energy during playtime.
  • Breathing rapidly, shortness of breath or wheezing.
  • Discomfort or pain in the chest.
  • A perceived tightness of the neck or chest muscles.
  • Feeling tired often.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Most Families Exclude Foods Linked to Allergies

    Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change

    There's Still Confusion on How to Spot, Treat Severe Allergic Reactions

    How To Help Your Back-To-School Kid With Their Allergies

    Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species

    Night Shift Associated With Asthma Risk In Women

    Birth Control Pill Increases Risk Of Asthma Attacks In Young Women

    Fast, Easy Nasal Swab Helps Diagnose Asthma Type in Kids

    Babies Who Got Only Breast Milk in Hospital Have Lower Asthma Rates

    Medicaid 'Unwinding' Cost Kids Access To Asthma Inhalers, Other Chronic Disease Meds

    CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient

    CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak

    The Right Time is Now to Get Your Flu Vaccine

    First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana

    How Wildfires Might Increase Risk Of Flu, COVID-19