What are the symptoms of asthma in children

Asthma symptoms in children are mainly characterized by recurrent wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, etc., and can be exacerbated or exacerbated at night or in the early hours of the morning. Asthma in children is currently thought to be related to a variety of factors, mainly including immune, genetic, environmental, mental, neurological, endocrine and so on. Before an attack, children may show symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat, sore throat, itchy and bloodshot eyes, etc., and they may have fatigue and breathlessness after activities. During an attack, symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness may occur, and may worsen at night or in the early morning. In severe cases, silent lungs may appear, manifesting as nasal flaring, bruising of lips and surrounding skin, inward depression of the suprasternal fossa, supraclavicular fossa, and intercostal space during inhalation, difficulty in normal speech and communication, difficulty in lying down, sitting and breathing, and even weakened respiratory sounds with the loss of wheezing sounds. Accompanied by profuse sweating, irritability, and even impaired consciousness. During the intervals between attacks, the child usually has no obvious symptoms. Asthma cannot be diagnosed by symptoms alone, and should be confirmed by a combination of tests. It is recommended to bring your child to the hospital in time to clarify the cause of asthma. Under the doctor’s treatment, the condition can be stabilized and controlled.