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Asthma in children has become a very common problem nowadays.I pray that no child should go through any asthmatic attack.

My friends commonly ask me how could one identify if her child has asthma.Well,here are some of the symptoms:

1. Frequent coughing spells, which may occur during play, night, or while laughing. It is important to know that cough may be the only symptom present.
2. Less energy during play
3. Rapid breathing
4. Complaint of chest tightness or chest “hurting”
5. Whistling sound (wheezing) when breathing in or out
6. See-saw motions (retractions) in the chest from labored breathing
7. Shortness of breath, loss of breath
8. Tightened neck and chest muscles
9. Feelings of weakness or tiredness

Keep in mind that not all children have the same asthma symptoms, and these symptoms can vary from asthma episode to the next episode in the same child. Also note that not all wheezing or coughing is caused by asthma.

In kids under 5 years of age, the most common cause of asthma-like symptoms is upper respiratory viral infections such as the common cold.

If your child has problems breathing, take him or her to the doctor immediately for an evaluation.