Written By: Debjani Arora | Updated : September 17, 2018 11:47 AM IST
It is tricky to treat asthma symptomatically in kids. © Shutterstock
It is difficult to identify the symptoms of asthma in kids. Even for a medical professional, it takes a serious of tests, taking down medical history and careful examination to diagnose asthma in kids, especially for the ones who are below 5 years of age. It is tricky to diagnosis asthma in kids going by their symptoms. No two kids with asthma will have the same symptom. Moreover, the symptoms and severity of it can vary in the same kid from one episode to the other. However, as a parent, you could be vigilant about your kid's symptoms to help your child get a proper diagnosis and treatment early to live a better quality of life with asthma. The possible signs and symptoms of asthma in children include:
Asthma manifests in people in different ways, these symptoms are just the common ones which can act as a cue. However, if you see your child experiencing any of these symptoms talk to your paediatrician. Your doctor will evaluate your child's health and take into account other medical conditions that could complicate your child's breathing. Since tests to confirm a diagnosis like asthma might not be accurate in kids below 5 years of age. Your doctor might want your child to be under the supervision and treat the little one symptomatically and systematically.
