Health Tip: Recognizing Asthma in Children

(HealthDay News) -- Asthma can develop in children of any age, but symptoms typically begin by age 5, the Cleveland Clinic says.

The clinic says parents should watch for:

• Frequent coughing spells that occur during playtime, laughing or at night.
• Lack of energy during playtime.
• Breathing rapidly, shortness of breath or wheezing.
• Discomfort or pain in the chest.
• A perceived tightness of the neck or chest muscles.
• Feeling tired often.

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