Asthma by Adams Media

Asthma by Adams Media

Author:Adams Media
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: health, childcare, asthma
Publisher: Adams Media, a division of F+W Media, Inc.
Published: 2012-07-15T00:00:00+00:00


Signs of an Attack

It can happen to all children: an asthma attack. Also called an asthma flare-up or an asthma episode, an attack is a worsening of asthma symptoms caused when muscles tighten around your child’s airways, which are already swollen.

Alert

During the impending attack, the airway lining becomes further inflamed or swollen, and a thick layer of mucus is produced. This causes symptoms such as labored breathing, wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms include: a pale and sweaty face; chest pressure; harsh wheezing when inhaling or exhaling; repeat coughing; tightened chest and neck muscles; chest pains; blue lips or fingernails; and trouble talking.



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