Recognize asthma warning signs and symptoms. Take action FAST!
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t is very important to be able to recognize the asthma warning signs and symptoms that are most common for your child. Children also need to recognize asthma symptoms.
Here are the most common asthma symptoms to watch for: • Coughing: A dry, repeating cough often occurring at night or in the early morning. • Wheezing: A high-pitched whistling sound when breathing. • Shortness of breath: Sounding out of breath, like after a race, breathing much faster or gasping for air. • Chest tightness: A feeling like something heavy is sitting on the chest. • Fatigue: Refusing to play or to perform daily activities.
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