What are the symptoms of bronchial asthma in children?
Disease description:
My child has been coughing and experiencing shortness of breath recently. After a hospital examination, the doctor said it is caused by pediatric bronchitis with wheezing. What are the symptom manifestations of pediatric bronchitis with wheezing?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
The main symptoms of bronchial asthma in children include the following aspects:
1. Cough: Initially, the cough may be irritating and dry, later turning into a cough with phlegm. This cough usually worsens at night or in the morning and can last for several weeks or months.
2. Wheezing: The child may produce a wheezing sound while breathing, caused by bronchial spasms due to airway inflammation. Wheezing may worsen during physical activity or emotional excitement.
3. Difficulty breathing: The child may experience labored breathing, rapid breathing, and chest tightness. In severe cases, cyanosis of the lips, mucous membranes, and fingernails may occur.
4. Fever: Some children may develop a fever, with body temperature exceeding 38.5°C, or even higher.
When a child exhibits the above symptoms, timely medical attention should be sought to receive professional diagnosis and treatment.
