Health Tip: Recognizing Asthma in Children

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(HealthDay News) -- Asthma can develop in children of any age, but symptoms typically begin by age 5, the Cleveland Clinic says.

The clinic says parents should watch for:

Frequent coughing spells that occur during playtime, laughing or at night.

Lack of energy during playtime.

Breathing rapidly, shortness of breath or wheezing.

Discomfort or pain in the chest.

A perceived tightness of the neck or chest muscles.

Feeling tired often.

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