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Asthma Attack

Does this describe your symptom?

  
  • Don't use this guideline unless the child was previously diagnosed as having asthma, asthmatic bronchitis or reactive airway disease by a physician.
  • A wheezing or whistling (purring) sound on breathing out is the classic symptom.
  • Coughing may be the first symptom of an asthma attack.

    • Causes (Triggers) of Asthma Attack
    • Viral respiratory infections
    • Animal contacts (especially cats)
    • Tobacco smoke
    • Pollens
    • Air pollution (e.g., barn, circus, wood stove, dirty basement)

    If not, see these other symptoms

    • If your child has not been diagnosed with asthma or used asthma medicines, see WHEEZING
    1. Should I Call?
    2. Care at Home

    Parent Care for Pediatric Symptoms. Copyright © 2000-2008. Barton D. Schmitt, MD
    Reviewed/Modified: Sept 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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