Asthma in children: how to spot it and what parents can do

Asthma is one of the most common long-term conditions in children. It is not always wheezing; a cough at night can be the only sign.

• Cough that is worse at night or after running.
• Whistling sound when breathing out.
• Breathlessness during play.

Doctors give each child an action plan: which inhaler to use daily, which in an attack and when to call for help. Keep it on the fridge and give a copy to the school.

Sources

• Childhood asthma: diagnosis and action plans (demo) (National Demo Health Service, 2026-04-04)

This is a demo story: every name, place, organisation and figure in it is fictional.