Asthma is a disease that causes severe attacks of wheezing and coughing.  One of every 10 American children has asthma.  Although asthma cannot always be prevented, it can be controlled with the right medicine and information.

What are some signs of Asthma?
If your child has any of the following problems, he or she may have asthma:

• Wheezing
     -Begins suddenly
     -May be worse at night or in early morning
     -May get worse when exposed to cold air
  

• Coughing
  

• Chest tightness
  

• Chest pain
  

• Shortness of breath
  

• Excess mucus

Are there any other symptoms that may mean my child has asthma?
Some other symptoms that are sometimes linked with asthma my include:
-Stuffy or runny nose
-Sinus problems
-Nasal polyps (growths inside the nose)