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Treating asthma in children ages 5 to 11
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Asthma symptoms in children ages 5-11
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Asthma symptoms in children ages 5-11
Common asthma signs and symptoms in children ages 5 to 11 include:
- Coughing, particularly at night
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest pain, tightness or discomfort
- Avoiding or losing interest in sports or physical activities
Some children have few day-to-day symptoms, but have severe asthma attacks now and then. Other children have mild symptoms or symptoms that get worse at certain times. You may notice that your child's asthma symptoms get worse at night, with activity, when your child has a cold, or with triggers such as cigarette smoke or seasonal allergies.
