Pregnancy And Baby Care Toddler Illness Toddler Asthma

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... from one person to the next. Some of the common asthma triggers are smoke, viral infections, allergies and exercise. When exposed to these triggers, the airways get inflamed, swollen and they fill up with mucus. Additionally, the muscles that line the airways constrict and tighten, leading them to get all the more blocked and narrowed.

Symptoms of Asthma in Toddlers

An unrelenting and hacking cough, which sounds like the child's lungs are congested, is one of the most common asthma symptoms in toddlers. Along with this persistent cough, there could also be wheezing. Additional symptoms include a flaring of nostrils and many a times muscle retractions, particularly in the chest region. These symptoms usually indicate labored and heavy breathing and one may also face a difficulty while feeding the child, due to this. In fact, a toddler that has asthma will display signs of heavy or rapid breathing even while asleep. If in case you notice the breathing is getting heavier, then consult the child's pediatrician immediately, as it simply means that the breathing difficulty is worsening.

Diagnosing Asthma in Toddlers

Furthermore a child that is asthmatic will generally display less stamina and enthusiasm during playtime. This is due to the fact that any kind of physical activity tends to hamper the breathing process, as a result of which the child opts not to indulge in these activities all together. Diagnosing asthma in toddlers can prove to be quite the challenge as compared to diagnosing it in older children. This is due to the fact that a lot of respiratory diseases display similar symptoms. Hence, it is always advisable to look out for the signs and symptoms of this condition, so that it can be treated in a timely manner. Managing this condition in toddlers can be tricky. All the adequate measure should be taken to keep them away from any kind of triggers such as smoke, pollution, dust and similar particulate pollution.