Warning Signs of Childhood Asthma
Childhood asthma is a scary condition for both child and caretaker. Diagnosing childhood asthma early is the best way to prevent tragedy. These warning signs of childhood asthma are important symptoms to watch for in the case of a suspected childhood asthma case. If a child is experiencing any of these warning signs, it is important to bring this issue to the attention of the child's physician as soon as possible.
Other People Are Reading
-
Cough
-
When a child is having a difficult time breathing, he will often begin to cough in an attempt to clear his airways. Coughing after physical activity is abnormal in healthy children.
Wheeze
-
One of the most obvious warning signs of childhood asthma is a wheeze. To listen for a wheeze, instruct the child to breathe normally while you place your ear to her chest to listen for any abnormalities.
-
Heavy Breathing
-
Children with asthma sometimes appear winded for no reason. As a child attempts to breath normally, his nostrils will often flare.
Sinking Chest
-
When a child is a having an asthma attack, the space in between his ribs sink in as he tries to catch his breath.
Skin Changes
-
A child, during an asthma attack, will commonly grow pale and begin to sweat.
-
Resources
- Photo Credit djeyewater | sxc.hu/djeyewater
