What are the symptoms of asthma?

 The usual symptoms of asthma in children are:

• wheezing, or a whistling noise in the chest
• getting short of breath
• coughing, particularly at night and after exercise
• feeling tight in the chest – sometimes children will describe this as their chest hurting or even a tummy ache.

Asthma symptoms may not be present all the time and may come and go. With the right medicines, taken properly and as prescribed, your child should be able to lead a full life without symptoms. However, asthma is a serious condition, and if not treated properly can lead to asthma attacks, which can be life threatening.