Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases among children.. Symptoms of this disease, such as wheezing or persistent coughing, usually appear before the age of five.. Childhood asthma develops when the lungs and airways are easily exposed to certain stimuli such as colds, respiratory or other respiratory infections.. Symptoms during the day that disrupt play, sports, school and sleep... Asthma in childhood is no different from asthma in adults, but children face unique challenges. Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the respiratory system of children and presents with symptoms such as coughing and difficulty breathing. Asthma symptoms vary from child to child and are worse in cold weather, at night, or during exercise. A child with asthma usually has long and frequent coughs and may complain of chest tightness or congestion. In general, the most important symptoms of asthma in children are: - Frequent coughs when the child has a viral infection, - Exacerbation of children's cough during sleep, exercise or cold weather Whistling or wheezing when breathing - shortness of breath - Chest stiffness - Difficulty sleeping due to shortness of breath, cough or wheezing - Exacerbation of cough or wheezing with cold or flu Delayed recovery or bronchitis after a respiratory infection - Difficulty in breathing that prevents playing or exercising - Fatigue that can be due to lack of sleep Asthma signs and symptoms in children vary and may get worse or better over time... A child may have only one symptom, such as a prolonged cough or chest congestion... It is difficult to determine whether a child's symptoms are due to asthma or not... Intermittent or prolonged wheezing and other asthma-like symptoms can be caused by infectious bronchitis or other breathing problems.. ** Causes ** Asthma in children The causes of childhood asthma are not fully understood.. Some factors that are thought to cause asthma in children include: - Hereditary factors for causing allergies in children - Parents with asthma - Some types of airway infections at very young ages - Exposure to environmental factors such as cigarette smoke or other air pollution - Viral infections such as colds Exposure to air pollutants, such as tobacco smoke - Allergy to dust, pet dander, pollen or mold - Weather changes or cold weather - Sometimes asthma symptoms occur without any specific trigger....

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### Risk factors in children with asthma Factors that may increase the likelihood of developing asthma in children include: - Exposure to tobacco smoke, including before birth - previous allergic reactions, including skin reactions, food allergies or hay fever (allergic rhinitis) - Family history of asthma or allergies - Living in a very polluted area - obesity - respiratory conditions, such as runny or stuffy nose (rhinitis), inflamed sinuses (sinusitis), or pneumonia - Heartburn (gastric or esophageal reflux disease) **When should children see a doctor?** If you suspect asthma, you should see a doctor... Early treatment will help control symptoms and possibly prevent asthma attacks... Parents should take their child to the doctor for examination and treatment if they notice the following... - Persistent cough that worsens with physical activity... - Wheezing or wheezing when the child breathes... Shortness of breath or rapid breathing - Repeated episodes of suspected bronchitis or pneumonia A child may cough or wheeze when crying, laughing, shouting, or having emotional reactions and severe stress... Diagnosis and treatment of asthma in children Diagnosing childhood asthma depends on the child's symptoms, their frequency, and medical and family history. The child's healthcare provider may order breathing tests to rule out other conditions and determine the cause of the symptoms.. Asthma can cause complications for children, these complications include: - Severe asthma attacks that require immediate treatment or hospital care.... - Permanent decrease in lung function - Inability to go to school and fall behind - Fatigue - Symptoms that interfere with play, sports or other activities...

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### Is asthma in children contagious?.. The answer is definitely no... Asthma is not transmitted from one child to another through the use of personal items or sprays, so if one of your children has asthma, there is no need to worry, because it does not mean that all your children will inevitably have it... How to prevent children from getting asthma? Although there is no cure for asthma, there are things that can be followed to prevent attacks. The most important tips to prevent asthma attacks are: - Careful planning and avoiding asthma triggers is the best way to prevent asthma attacks... - Limit exposure to asthma triggers... - Help your child avoid allergens and triggers that cause asthma symptoms... - Don't smoke around your child... Exposure to tobacco smoke in infancy is a risk factor for asthma attacks in children and will also cause asthma attacks in your child.. As long as your child's asthma is well controlled. However, regular physical activity can help the lungs. - Help your child maintain his weight. Asthma in children is a common respiratory disease whose symptoms often appear in childhood, especially between the ages of three and five years. This disease affects breathing, and because of this, the lungs become inflamed, and children are exposed to wheezing or breathing problems with chest congestion. The mentioned symptoms of this disease...