The Hidden Signs of Childhood Asthma The weather has finally warmed up, and you no longer fear your child will catch the flu. Your mind is at ease — until you stay up all night because your kid is constantly wheezing in the other room. It’s reasonable to suspect the problem is just spring allergies or a post-winter cold, though that’s hardly a guarantee. Your child might have asthma. “Asthma is characterized by wheezing, severe cough and shortness of breath,”...

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