Symptoms of asthma in children at different stages

Children are a relatively large group in our lives, but because children's health is relatively poor, our parents need to protect their children's physical and mental health. But no matter what, children in general will still be affected by some diseases, asthma is one of them. Childhood asthma can actually be divided into several different stages. So what are the symptoms of childhood asthma in different stages?

The question raised above is a concern of many children and parents, because many children will suffer from asthma during their growth and development. Therefore, understanding this issue in detail is very beneficial for the treatment of children's asthma. So, in response to this phenomenon, let’s take a closer look at the symptoms of childhood asthma at different stages.

First, the early symptoms. The early symptoms of childhood asthma have some very similar characteristics to the common cold, and the duration ranges from a few hours to a few days. The initial symptoms are upper respiratory tract allergy, such as itchy nose, sneezing, runny nose, etc. Because infants and young children cannot express their itchy feeling with words, they usually only show actions such as rubbing their eyes and noses. Further symptoms include itchy upper palate, itchy throat, dry cough or choking cough.

Second, the symptoms during remission. Since the symptoms of asthma vary among children of different age groups, what symptoms do children with asthma have during remission? Children in remission may not have any symptoms or signs, and there may be no impact on their daily lives, or they may only show symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis and pharyngitis. A few children may experience chest discomfort and wheezing in the lungs. Children with long-term recurrences may also develop symptoms such as emphysema.

Symptoms of childhood asthma

Third, symptoms during the attack period. If a child suddenly develops an illness, wheezing is usually the main manifestation of childhood asthma. The symptoms of wheezing can vary greatly depending on the severity of the asthma. When a child with asthma has a high-pitched wheeze, the wheeze can be heard without a stethoscope or from a distance. The breathing frequency will increase and breathing difficulties will occur. Children will usually show symptoms such as open mouth breathing, flaring nostrils, and cold sweats.

The symptoms of childhood asthma at different stages generally manifest as: early symptoms, symptoms during remission, and symptoms before an attack. Moreover, the symptoms of childhood asthma in these three different stages are generally different. Therefore, understanding the symptoms of childhood asthma at different stages will be helpful for the treatment of childhood asthma. Therefore, our children and children must pay attention to it.