Symptoms Of Childhood Asthma

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Signs and symptoms of asthma in children include

  • A cough that doesn’t go away.
  • Coughing spells that happen often, especially during play or exercise, at night, in cold air, or while laughing or crying.
  • A cough that gets worse after a viral infection.
  • Less energy during play, and stopping to catch their breath during activities.
  • Avoiding sports or social activities.
  • Trouble sleeping because of coughing or breathing problems.
  • Rapid breathing.
  • Chest tightness or pain.
  • Wheezing, a whistling sound when breathing in or out.
  • Seesaw motions in their chest (retractions).
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Tight neck and chest muscles.
  • Feeling weak or tired.
  • Trouble eating, or grunting while eating (in infants).


In Children under 5 years of age, the most common cause of asthma-like symptoms is upper respiratory viral infections like common cold and influenza.