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Having a child with asthma can be worrisome for a parent. While symptoms of labored breathing are typically noticeable, the signs can sometimes be subtle. “Parents may notice a dry cough that doesn't resolve for a few weeks after the child is feeling better from a cold virus,” said Kelsey Malloy, M.D., a pediatric pulmonologist at Pediatrix® Pulmonology of Nashville. “They may also observe a cough that keeps their child up at night," she said. Small children also can't always tell you what's going on. "Young children may not yet be able to vocalize how they are feeling or if it is difficult to breathe," described Dr. Malloy. Thankfully, having a treatment plan in place can help manage symptoms, though Dr. Malloy advised parents should never ignore signs of an asthma attack, even if they are being treated with medication. "Parents should seek medical attention if their child is experiencing coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing that does not improve with asthma quick-relief medications, like albuterol."
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