Signs and symptoms which increase probability of asthma in children
Wheeze Cough Dyspnoea Chest tightness Symptoms are frequent and recurrent Symptoms are worse at night or in the early morning Symptoms often occur in response to exercise and/or emotion
Symptoms may occur as a response to triggers such as pets, pollens, cold or damp air
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Patients may have a history of atopic disease Patients may have a family history of atopic disease and/or asthma
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