Persistent symptoms over an extended period of time. If breathing difficulties become severe, immediately go to the emergency room. Return to list Asthma Asthma is a lung disease and the most common chronic disease in children. It is by far the most serious and complex of all allergic disorders and can be life-threatening. Whistling or wheezing when breathing.
Child complains of feeling a breathing obstruction.
Light-heatedness Tight chest pains. Pale or bluish lips, gums, skin and fingernails. Give prescribed medication. Ease distressed breathing with a cool mist vaporizer. You suspect your child may have asthma or has a cold with breathing difficulty.