If you are in a dilemma that your child has developed some symptoms similar to that of asthma and you think that a child cannot have asthma, well it is your perception. A child may also have asthma which is generally noticed at the age of 5 and it is termed as childhood asthma. To ease your problem here are some symptoms of childhood asthma which are surely going to help you out.

The symptoms of childhood asthma include shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. These symptoms may exist alone or in combination with some other problems, respiratory in general. Other symptoms include rapid or intermittent breathing, chest tightness, chest pain, less energy during play, see-saw motions called retractions in the chest from labored breathing, tightened neck and chest muscles, feeling tiredness and weakness.

Prolonged exhaling or exaggerated use of muscles of chest and neck to assist breathing and rapid breathing are the indicators noticeable when the child breathe and can easily be signaled. In kids under the age of 5 years, the most common asthma like symptoms includes frequent upper respiratory viral infections. If you notice these symptoms in your child immediately consult your child’s doctor and evaluate the symptoms existing in your child.