Is bronchial asthma in children serious?
Disease description:
For the past four or five days, my child has been coughing constantly, accompanied by wheezing. Later, I learned it was caused by pediatric bronchial asthma. Is pediatric bronchial asthma serious?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Pediatric bronchial asthma is not necessarily severe; its severity depends on the extent of the condition. Pediatric bronchial asthma is primarily a disease caused by chronic inflammation in the airways. Symptoms during an episode may include chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. If the condition is mild and properly treated under medical guidance, it is generally not serious. However, if the condition is not promptly treated and symptoms such as difficulty breathing occur, it may become severe.
